Contracts Manager (Pr CM) - Construction Industry

RPO Recruitment; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary negotiable

Job summary

RPO Recruitment’s client, a leading construction contractor in Gauteng, seeks a professionally registered Contracts Manager to oversee multiple projects, ensuring contract management, programme delivery, commercial control, quality, and client satisfaction across sites.

The ideal candidate will have SACPCMP registration, 10+ years of post-registration experience, and a strong background in planning, scheduling, risk management, and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Professional SACPCMP registration is essential.
• 10 years+ post-registration experience in construction.
• Experience managing 1–3 active sites concurrently.
• Strong grasp of construction contracts, commercial management, planning and execution.
• Experience with cost reporting, quality management systems, and stakeholder coordination.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple construction projects simultaneously.
• Manage contracts, programme delivery and commercial control.
• Ensure quality standards and client satisfaction across sites.
• Lead site teams and coordinate on safety and HSEQ compliance.
• Travel regularly between project sites as required.

Skills

Contract management

Construction planning

Team leadership

Client liaison

HSEQ knowledge

Risk management

Communication

Education

Tertiary qualification in Construction Management, Building, Civil Engineering, or related field

Tools

CCS Candy

BuildSmart

SharePoint

BOS System

Job description

RPO Recruitment’s client, a leading construction contractor in Gauteng is seeking to appoint an experienced and professionally registered Contracts Manager to join their dynamic team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing multiple construction projects simultaneously, ensuring effective contract management, programme delivery, commercial control, quality standards, and client satisfaction across all sites.

Requirements:

• Professional registration with the SACPCMP as a Professional Construction Manager is essential
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience gained after professional SACPCMP registration
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Construction Management, Building, Civil Engineering, or related field
• Solid track record within the construction industry
• Previous experience managing between one and three active project sites concurrently
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, commercial management, planning, and project execution
• Knowledge of cost reporting, quality management systems, and stakeholder coordination
• Working knowledge of the following systems will be advantageous: CCS Candy, BuildSmart, SharePoint, BOS System
• Valid driver’s licence and own transport
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly between project sites
• Team leadership and site management
• Commercial and financial management experience
• Contractual administration and project coordination experience
• Construction planning and scheduling experience
• Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ) compliance knowledge
• Client liaison and stakeholder engagement experience
• Risk identification and problem-solving abilities
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Benefits:

Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience and qualifications

• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.