Senior Contract & Bid Coordinator — Construction

Shift Pursuit; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Shift Pursuit, a leading design-led architectural and engineering studio, seeks a Contract Manager to oversee contract administration and bid coordination on Cape Town projects. You will support the supervision consultant to safeguard contractual, commercial, and risk interests throughout project execution.

You will manage IPAs, final accounts, variations, and compliance while coordinating with Resident Engineers, planners, QS, and client teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering.
• 5–10 years of experience in construction projects with contract management exposure.
• Experience within a Supervision Consultant or Engineer's team is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of contract administration practices and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Administer bid/tender contracts and advise on rights and risks.
• Identify opportunities, coordinate inputs, ensure regulatory compliance.
• Review variations/claims and maintain variation register.
• Oversee IPAs and Final Accounts with QS/Project Controllers.
• Monitor programmes, track delay milestones, and manage risks.
• Prepare contractual reports and liaise with engineers and client teams.

Skills

Contract administration

Tender coordination

Negotiation skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Independent on-site work

Stakeholder management

Education

BEng / BSc / BTech in Civil/Structural/Mechanical

Job description

Shift Pursuit, a leading design-led architectural and engineering studio, seeks a Contract Manager to oversee contract administration and bid coordination on Cape Town projects. You will support the supervision consultant to safeguard contractual, commercial, and risk interests throughout project execution.

You will manage IPAs, final accounts, variations, and compliance while coordinating with Resident Engineers, planners, QS, and client teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.