Contracts Manager

Placements24; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive benefits package

Bonuses

Professional development

Major projects in Benoni

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager for projects based in Benoni. The role covers contracting from tender through completion, ensuring compliance, mitigating risks, and maximizing profitability.

You will collaborate with project teams, legal departments, and clients to navigate complex agreements. The ideal candidate has a decade of contract management experience, strong negotiation skills, and deep knowledge of contract law and standard forms.

Qualifications

• Degree in Law, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in construction contract management.
• Expert understanding of contract law, FIDIC, and other standard forms of contract.
• Proven experience in claims management and dispute resolution.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the preparation, review, and negotiation of construction contracts and subcontracts.
• Ensure all contractual obligations are met by all parties involved in the project.
• Oversee claims management, dispute resolution, and variations to contracts.
• Monitor project performance against contractual terms and identify potential risks.
• Liaise with legal counsel, project managers, and clients on all contract-related matters.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical

Communication

Contract management

Risk management

Education

Law

Construction Management

Quantity Surveying

Job description

About the Role

Our client requires a strategic and experienced Contracts Manager to oversee all contractual aspects of construction projects based in Benoni . This role involves managing contracts from tender stage through to completion, ensuring compliance, mitigating risks, and maximizing profitability. You will work closely with project teams, legal departments, and clients to navigate complex contractual agreements. The ideal candidate possesses strong negotiation skills, a thorough understanding of construction law, and a proven ability to manage significant contract portfolios effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the preparation, review, and negotiation of construction contracts and subcontracts.
• Ensure all contractual obligations are met by all parties involved in the project.
• Oversee claims management, dispute resolution, and variations to contracts.
• Monitor project performance against contractual terms and identify potential risks.
• Liaise with legal counsel, project managers, and clients on all contract-related matters.

Requirements

• Degree in Law, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in construction contract management .
• Expert understanding of contract law, FIDIC, and other standard forms of contract.
• Proven experience in claims management and dispute resolution.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and executive benefits package.
• Performance-based bonuses and incentives.
• Opportunity to manage contracts for major projects in Benoni .
• Professional development and continuous learning support.
• A challenging and rewarding role within a leading construction firm.