Contracts Manager R450K - R600K Ctc Per Annum.

Lascom Management Systems; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Industrial Services company in Gauteng seeks a Contracts Manager to oversee multiple contracts and ensure successful project execution. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in contract management, strong communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to manage teams on construction sites. A Grade 12 certificate or relevant diploma is required along with significant experience in the industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Grade 12 certificate with 8 years experience in construction sites.
• Must be experienced in contract management and team management.
• Ability to learn pricing and prepare estimates in the industry.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple contracts and site managers.
• Sourcing and securing work while ensuring contract execution.
• Implement and adhere to health and safety regulations.

Skills

Team management

Customer interface

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Risk management

Financial management

Education

Grade 12 certificate with 8 years experience

National diploma or BTech in Civil Engineering with 5 years experience

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Overview

A leading Industrial Services company is looking for a Contracts Manager to join their successful team. Reporting to the Branch Manager, the purpose of this position is to manage one or more contracts each comprising a number of jobs. Specifically, he / she must achieve the contract goals and business targets, both quantitative and qualitative, within contract constraints.

Duties & Responsibilities

• The Contracts Manager will work on multiple contracts simultaneously having various site managers or supervisors reporting directly to him / her.
• Sourcing and securing work, contract planning, creating commercial and contractual requirement infrastructure, monitoring execution with the aim to achieve the revenue and meet budget targets, logistics, customer interaction, financials and cash flow.
• Managing risks related to each activity of the contract (financial, health & safety, labour unrest, etc.).
• Implementing the Occupational Health and Safety and SANS regulations with the client and ensuring adherence.
• Maintaining an excellent relationship with customers and managing their expectations.
• Managing the quality of the entire environment to maintain company standards.
• Establishing an end‑to‑end administrative process that includes document control.

Desired Experience & Qualification

Education, experience and competencies required:

• Minimum of Grade 12 certificate with 8 years experience in construction sites and industrial plants or contract management capacity.
• Or a National Diploma or BTech Diploma in Civil Engineering with a minimum of 5 years experience in construction sites and industrial plants or contract management capacity.
• Must be experienced and competent in running sites and contracts, including managing teams.
• Must have ability to learn pricing and prepare estimates and tenders in the industry.
• Must be able to interface and work at the correct level with customers, preferably having industrial plant shutdown experience.
• Must be able to do takeoffs.
• Must be competent in Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Experience in MS Project or Primavera will be an advantage.
• Must have completed a recognized "Finance for Non Financial Managers" course.
• Must be familiar with Construction Regulations, SANS, OHS Act and BCEA.
• Knowledge of thermal insulation and industrial painting.
• Good knowledge and understanding of the technical aspects of scaffolding.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Must have a valid driver’s licence and willing to travel.
• Strong industrial relations knowledge and tracing record will be an advantage.

Package & Remuneration

RK - RK CTC Per Annum.