Senior Contracts Lead - Residential Construction (JBCC)

Citra; Blue Downs; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive package

Leadership role

Long-term projects

Stable pipeline

Job summary

Citra is seeking a highly experienced Senior Contracts Manager to oversee all contractual aspects of its large-scale residential developments in the Western Cape. You will manage JBCC contracts, risk, cost control, and compliance across Blue Downs CentralBlue and future Somerset West projects.

The role requires 10+ years in contract management within construction, with strong negotiation and stakeholder liaison skills and familiarity with JBCC, FIDIC or NEC contracts.

Qualifications

• Education: A Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, or Law is required.
• Experience: A minimum of 10 years of direct experience as a Contracts Manager.
• Specific and proven experience in large-scale residential construction or major property development projects is essential.
• Technical Skills: Expert knowledge of South African construction contracts, particularly the JBCC suite, is mandatory.
• Familiarity with FIDIC and NEC contracts is beneficial.
• Strong understanding of construction law, risk management principles, and dispute resolution processes.
• Professional Registration: Professional registration (e.g., PrQS, PrCM, PrEng) is highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• 1. Contract Strategy & Procurement: Develop and implement procurement and contract strategies for all SA residential development projects; Lead procurement and tendering for subcontractors and suppliers; Draft, review, and negotiate JBCC contracts.
• 2. Contract Administration & Management: Administer contracts through the project lifecycle; Manage correspondence, instructions, and notifications; Proactively manage claims, variations, EOT requests, and disputes; Ensure compliance of all parties.
• 3. Risk & Compliance Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate contractual and commercial risks; Manage disputes and negotiations; Ensure compliance with legislation, codes, and health & safety regulations.
• 4. Financial & Commercial Oversight: Collaborate with QS team to manage cost control; Review payments, valuations, and issue certificates; Prepare reports for senior management.
• 5. Stakeholder Management: Serve as primary contact for contractual matters; Liaise with subcontractors, suppliers and professional teams to ensure smooth project execution.

Skills

Detail orientation

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Communication

Integrity

Autonomy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, or Law

Tools

JBCC

FIDIC

NEC

Job description

Citra is seeking a highly experienced Senior Contracts Manager to oversee all contractual aspects of its large-scale residential developments in the Western Cape. You will manage JBCC contracts, risk, cost control, and compliance across Blue Downs CentralBlue and future Somerset West projects.

The role requires 10+ years in contract management within construction, with strong negotiation and stakeholder liaison skills and familiarity with JBCC, FIDIC or NEC contracts.