Remote Construction Contract Manager

Placements24; Impendle Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Construction Contract Manager for a remote, contract-based role to oversee all contractual aspects of major projects, ensure compliance, mitigate risks, and optimize commercial outcomes.

You will draft and negotiate contracts, administer variations and claims, manage extensions of time, coordinate with legal, clients, and contractors, and report findings to senior management.

Responsibilities

• Manage all contractual aspects of construction projects from initiation to completion.
• Review, draft, and negotiate construction contracts, ensuring favorable terms and compliance.
• Administer contracts, including managing variations, claims, extensions of time, and disputes.
• Oversee the tendering process, including the evaluation of bids and selection of contractors.
• Ensure compliance with contract conditions, specifications, and relevant legislation.
• Monitor project performance against contractual obligations and advise on potential risks.
• Liaise with legal counsel, project teams, clients, and contractors on contractual matters.
• Prepare and present contractual reports and recommendations to senior management.
• Manage the resolution of contractual disputes and claims effectively.

Job description

About the Role Our client, a prominent player in the construction sector, is seeking a highly experienced Construction Contract Manager for a remote, contract-based position. This role is critical for overseeing and managing all contractual aspects of significant construction projects, ensuring compliance, mitigating risks, and optimizing commercial outcomes. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of construction law, contract negotiation, and administration. This remote opportunity allows for significant flexibility while demanding meticulous attention to detail and strong analytical skills to manage complex contractual relationships from anywhere. Your expertise will be vital in safeguarding our client's interests and ensuring successful project delivery from a contractual standpoint.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all contractual aspects of construction projects from initiation to completion.
• Review, draft, and negotiate construction contracts, ensuring favorable terms and compliance.
• Administer contracts, including managing variations, claims, extensions of time, and disputes.
• Oversee the tendering process, including the evaluation of bids and selection of contractors.
• Ensure compliance with contract conditions, specifications, and relevant legislation.
• Monitor project performance against contractual obligations and advise on potential risks.
• Liaise with legal counsel, project teams, clients, and contractors on contractual matters.
• Prepare and present contractual reports and recommendations to senior management.
• Manage the resolution of contractual disputes and claims effectively.