Contracts Project Manager

Dante Personnel; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 1,119,000 - 1,759,000; Full time

Job summary

Dante Personnel is seeking a highly skilled Civil Engineer with site-based construction experience to manage contracts on complex projects. The role requires strong negotiation, variations handling, and a solid grasp of contract administration, including changes and subcontract agreements.

Fluency in French is essential, with good English proficiency; Dutch is advantageous. The position involves working in Belgium and coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure project success.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Site-based construction experience.
• Experience with construction contract management.
• Variations, claims, contractual changes and subcontract agreements.
• Strong contractual and commercial understanding of construction projects.
• Fluent in French – essential.
• Good working proficiency in English – essential.
• Dutch advantageous, but not required.
• Strong negotiation, analytical and stakeholder-management skills.
• Willing and able to work in Belgium.

Skills

French (fluent)

English (proficient)

Education

Master's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Job description

Minimum requirements:

• Master's degree in Civil Engineering or related field


• Previous site-based construction experience


• Proven experience in construction contract management


• Experience with variations, claims, contractual changes and subcontract agreements


• Strong contractual and commercial understanding of construction projects


• Fluent in French – essential


• Good working proficiency in English – essential


• Dutch advantageous, but not required


• Strong negotiation, analytical and stakeholder-management skills


• Willing and able to work in Belgium

Please note: Candidates who do not meet the essential qualification, construction experience and French-language requirements will not be considered.