Contracts Manager

Tumaini Consulting; Durban; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 950,000; Full time

Job summary

Together Staffing group is seeking a detail-oriented Contracts Manager to oversee a varied portfolio of residential and commercial construction projects in the Durban region. You will manage project programmes, budgets, and contractual obligations from planning through to completion, ensuring on-time delivery and quality outcomes.

The ideal candidate has a BTech in Construction Management with proven contracts management experience, strong CCS Candy scheduling skills, and familiarity with

Qualifications

• BTech in Construction Management or equivalent qualification.
• Proven experience as Contracts Manager within construction.
• Expertise with CCS Candy programming.
• Experience with BuildSmart is advantageous.
• Experience managing residential and commercial projects.
• Excellent organisational, planning, and communication skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple construction projects from planning through to completion.
• Oversee project programmes, budgets, and contractual obligations.
• Develop and maintain project schedules using CCS Candy.
• Coordinate project teams, subcontractors, and client communication.
• Monitor project performance to meet deadlines, quality, and cost objectives.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and quality standards.
• Identify project risks and implement effective solutions.

Skills

Scheduling

Organisation

Communication

Attention to detail

Prioritisation

Education

BTech in Construction Management

Tools

CCS Candy

BuildSmart

Job description

Our client is looking for a detail-oriented Contracts Manager to oversee a varied portfolio of residential and commercial construction projects in the Durban region. This role is ideal for a motivated construction professional with strong scheduling expertise and a proven ability to manage projects from inception to completion.

Requirements

• BTech in Construction Management, or a relevant qualification.
• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager within the construction industry.
• Strong proficiency in CCS Candy programming is essential.
• Experience working with BuildSmart is advantageous.
• Experience managing both residential and commercial construction projects.
• Excellent organisational, planning, and communication skills.
• High attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple construction projects from planning through to completion.
• Oversee project programmes, budgets, and contractual obligations.
• Develop and maintain project schedules using CCS Candy.
• Coordinate project teams, subcontractors, and client communication.
• Monitor project performance to ensure deadlines, quality, and cost objectives are achieved.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and quality standards.
• Identify project risks and implement effective solutions.