Senior Contracts Manager Kempton Park

Redheads Engineering Solutions (Pty) Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering solutions company is seeking a Senior Contracts Manager to oversee projects from inception to completion. The role involves planning, budgeting, and ensuring projects meet quality and safety standards while adhering to deadlines. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in civil engineering and possess strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years in civil engineering and construction.
• Registration as a Professional Construction Manager or Civil Engineering Technician.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and progress of projects.
• Establish and manage budgets, control expenditures.
• Ensure timely completion of construction projects.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-Solving

Teamwork

Education

BSc in Civil Engineering

BTech in Civil Engineering

Project Management qualification

Job description

Senior Contracts Manager

Redheads Engineering Solutions is currently recruiting four Senior Contracts Managers to oversee and manage projects from inception to completion. As a Senior Contracts Manager, you will be responsible for planning, budgeting, decision-making, and ensuring that projects align with proposed budgets while adhering to deadlines.

The role involves overseeing company operations to achieve profitability, quality, safety, efficiency, and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Scope: Oversee daily operations and progress of projects, including but not limited to:

• Roads and Earthworks
• Water and Sewer Reticulation
• Reservoir and Concrete Works
• Bulk Water Pipelines
• Building Works
• Facilities Management

1. Core Functions:

• Lead, manage, and develop technical staff to ensure smooth business operations.
• Provide accurate and timely resources and assets for project implementation.
• Establish and manage budgets, control expenditures, and ensure efficient use of resources.
• Analyze complex resource management issues and prepare stakeholder reports.
• Encourage innovation and cost-effective working methods; introduce new systems to improve efficiency.
• Approve costs, including invoices, purchase orders, and final payments.
• Coordinate weekly activities such as meetings, procurement, revenue and cost monitoring, and site visits.
• Oversee all aspects of construction projects, ensuring timely completion within budget.
• Collaborate with the SHEQ Manager to develop and enforce safety standards and procedures.
• Ensure timely testing (Quality Assurance).
• Advise the Operations Director on civil-related contractual and technical matters.
• Ensure correct contractual engagement of subcontractors.
• Manage contract initiation and completion certificates for each project.
• Review progress and budget weekly and plan forward accordingly.
• Chair and attend meetings, maintaining accurate records.
• Manage designs to meet project requirements.

Desired Experience & Qualifications

• Education and Formal Training: Matric, BSc / BTech in Civil Engineering, Project Management qualification (advantage).
• Work Experience: Minimum 8+ years in civil engineering and construction, with at least 8+ years in a commercial environment.
• Job-Related Requirements: Registration as a Professional Construction Manager with SACPCMP or as a Civil Engineering Technician/Technologist/Engineer with ECSA; contractual knowledge (GCC, NEC, JBCC); extensive experience in safety regulations; knowledge of labor laws and regulations.
• Soft Skills: Leadership, communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.

Package & Remuneration

Negotiable depending on skills, experience, and qualifications.

Contact Information

Redheads Engineering Solutions (Pty) Ltd
Sanet Snooke
Unit C2, Office @ Nature, Botterklapper Str. The Willows, Pretoria