Projects & Contracts Manager

Peoplefinder Career Placements; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Peoplefinder Career Placements is seeking a Projects & Contracts Manager to plan, coordinate, and execute landscaping environmental projects in the Western Cape. The role requires strong leadership, budgeting, and stakeholder management across multi-disciplinary teams.

The successful candidate will oversee site operations, manage subcontractors, ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain comprehensive project documentation.

Qualifications

• Matric with a degree in Horticulture Sciences.
• 7–10 years relevant experience in landscape project & contracts management.
• Irrigation design and construction experience essential; LIA or SABI advantageous.
• Experience on large scale, fast-paced projects.
• CAD and GIS experience beneficial.
• Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and manage subcontractors.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; client relations.
• Willingness to travel; valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Lead landscaping environmental projects from initiation to completion within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Define objectives, deliverables, and success criteria with clients and stakeholders.
• Develop project plans, schedules, budgets, and allocate resources.
• Control costs from start to finish; monitor budgets and expenses.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and maintain documentation.
• Implement QA procedures to optimise safety and environmental sustainability.
• Lead site managers and foster teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate field operations, site assessments, data collection and monitoring.
• Manage subcontractors and vendors; negotiate contracts and monitor performance.
• Conduct regular project meetings and track progress with metrics.
• Analyze data to identify trends and areas for improvement.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budgeting & cost control

Communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

Matric with degree in Horticulture Sciences

Tools

CAD

GIS

Microsoft Planner

Excel

Word

Job description

Our client in the Environmental Industry requires the services of a Projects & Contracts Manager to plan, coordinate and execute projects.

Duties & Responsibilities

Key performance areas:

1. Lead and manage landscaping environmental projects from initiation to completion, ensuring adherence to project scope, schedule, and budget requirements.
2. Collaborate with internal teams, external stakeholders, and clients to define project objectives, deliverables, and success criteria.
3. Develop project plans, Gantt schedules, and budgets, allocating resources and identifying potential risks and mitigation strategies.
4. Understand cost control, budget and allowable, exercising control from project commencement to completion.
5. Ensure compliance with regulations and reporting requirements, maintaining documentation and records as necessary.
6. Implement best practices and quality assurance procedures to optimize project efficiency, safety, and environmental sustainability.
7. Foster a culture of teamwork, collaboration, and continuous improvement, providing leadership and support to site managers.
8. Coordinate field operations, including site assessments, data collection, and monitoring activities, in compliance with construction regulations and industry standards.
9. Oversee subcontractors and vendors, negotiating contracts, monitoring performance, and ensuring deliverables meet quality and regulatory requirements.
10. Conduct regular project meetings and communications to provide updates, address issues, make corrections, and facilitate decision-making processes.
11. Track project progress and performance metrics, analyzing data to identify trends, deviations, and areas for improvement.

Desired Experience & Qualification

The successful candidate must have:

1. Matric with a degree in Horticulture Sciences.
2. At least 7-10 years relevant experience in landscape project & contracts management.
3. Background and experience in irrigation design and construction is essential; qualification under LIA or SABI would be advantageous.
4. Proven experience working on large scale and fast-paced projects.
5. Working knowledge of CAD and GIS would be advantageous.
6. Ability to work with multi-disciplined professional teams and specialists.
7. Comprehensive knowledge of projects & contracts management, sub-contractor management, OHSE, cost control, and quote formulation, with a focus on landscape and built environments.
8. Strong project management skills, including the ability to develop project plans and Gantt schedules, and lead multi-disciplined teams to achieve project goals.
9. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with clients, stakeholders, senior management, and team members.
10. Demonstrated problem-solving abilities, analytical skills, and attention to detail in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
11. Proficiency in Microsoft software and tools, such as Microsoft Planner, Excel, and Word.
12. Willingness to travel to project sites and field locations as needed.
13. A valid driver’s license.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

If you do send an email to the recruiter directly, please state the position you are applying for.

Package & Remuneration

To be discussed during the interview stage.