Senior Construction Contracts Lead (Hybrid/Remote)

Placements24; Upington; Remote; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Competitive remuneration

Contract extensions possible

Remote collaboration tools

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa seeks an experienced Construction Contracts Manager to oversee contracts for major infrastructure projects. You will draft, negotiate, and administer complex construction agreements, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation on assignments with hybrid/remote work.

The role requires deep knowledge of contract law, procurement, and dispute resolution, with collaboration across project teams, legal counsel, and suppliers to protect the company’s interests and deliver on

Qualifications

• Knowledge of contract law and construction agreements.
• Experience drafting, negotiating, and administering contracts.
• Strong negotiation and risk-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate construction contracts, subcontracts, and related agreements.
• Manage lifecycle of contracts from procurement to close-out.
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Advise project teams on rights, obligations, and risks.
• Manage claims, variations, and disputes and seek amicable resolutions.
• Oversee tendering and procurement processes for fairness and compliance.
• Develop and implement contract management strategies and procedures.
• Maintain contract records and documentation.

Skills

Contract law

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Risk management

Contract administration

Procurement

Dispute resolution

Stakeholder liaison

Job description

Placements24 in South Africa seeks an experienced Construction Contracts Manager to oversee contracts for major infrastructure projects. You will draft, negotiate, and administer complex construction agreements, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation on assignments with hybrid/remote work.

The role requires deep knowledge of contract law, procurement, and dispute resolution, with collaboration across project teams, legal counsel, and suppliers to protect the company’s interests and deliver on