Contracts Manager - Civil Engineering

Professional Resources Partners Pty Ltd; Kempton Park; Sur place; ZAR 670 000 - 837 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Professional Resources Partners Pty Ltd in South Africa seeks a Contracts Manager to lead site-based contract administration within civil engineering projects. You will oversee day-to-day site activities, coordinate resources, monitor costs and progress, and ensure compliance with contract, quality, and HSE requirements.

The role offers progression from site experience into contracts management, with emphasis on MS Project use, reporting, document control and liaison with clients and contractors

Qualifications

• National Diploma in Civil Engineering or related qualification.
• Approximately 3–5 years’ experience as a Site Agent, with readiness to progress into contracts management; alternatively, 2-5 years’ experience as a Junior or Assistant Contracts Manager.
• Proficiency in MS Office and MS Project.
• Working knowledge of occupational health and safety legislation on site.
• Good understanding of site operations, project costs, contract documentation and quality requirements.
• Excellent English communication skills.

Responsabilités

• Plan and coordinate site activities, resources, materials, equipment and labour.
• Interpret project scopes, contractual obligations and site-specific requirements.
• Prepare and maintain site programmes using MS Project.
• Monitor project progress, resource utilisation, costs and site performance.
• Provide weekly progress and cost reports to the Contracts Manager.
• Record additional work, variations and non-budgeted costs with proper documentation.
• Liaise with clients, attend site meetings and maintain professional relationships.
• Maintain project files, contractual documentation and reporting systems.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, site inductions and medical requirements.
• Monitor adherence to quality plans, contract specifications and company standards.
• Ensure site teams comply with company policies and procedures.

Connaissances

Leadership

Organisation

Communication

Deadline management

Attention to detail

Formation

National Diploma in Civil Engineering

Outils

MS Office

MS Project

Description du poste

We are looking for a motivated and organised Contracts Manager to join our client’s team in the civil engineering and project execution environment. This role is suited to an individual with site experience who is ready to progress into contracts management.

The successful candidate will initially be predominantly site-based, overseeing day-to-day site activities, coordinating resources, monitoring costs and progress, and ensuring compliance with contractual, quality and health and safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate site activities, resources, materials, equipment and labour.

• Interpret project scopes, contractual obligations and site-specific requirements.

• Prepare and maintain site programmes using MS Project.

• Monitor project progress, resource utilisation, costs and site performance.

• Provide weekly progress and cost reports to the Contracts Manager.

• Record additional work, variations and non-budgeted costs, ensuring proper documentation.

• Assist with cash flow inputs and payment certificates for review and approval.

• Liaise with clients, attend site meetings and maintain professional working relationships.

• Maintain project files, contractual documentation and reporting systems.

• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, site inductions and medical requirements.

• Monitor adherence to quality plans, contract specifications and company standards.

• Ensure site teams comply with company policies and procedures.

Minimum Requirements

• National Diploma in Civil Engineering or a related qualification.

• Approximately 3–5 years’ experience as a Site Agent, with readiness to progress into contracts management; alternatively, 2 -5 years’ experience as a Junior or Assistant Contracts Manager.

• Proficiency in MS Office and MS Project.

• Working knowledge of occupational health and safety legislation and its application on site.

• Good understanding of site operations, project costs, contract documentation and quality requirements.

• Excellent English communication skills.

Key Competencies

• Leadership and decision-making ability.

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to manage resources and meet project deadlines.

• Analytical and developing strategic-thinking skills.

• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with clients, contractors and internal stakeholders.

• A proactive, methodical and solutions-oriented approach.

Remuneration

R60,000 – R75,000 CTC per month, depending on experience and suitability.