Senior Contracts Manager, Construction (Hybrid + Bonus)

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Continuous professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Contracts Manager for our client in Sandton, Gauteng. The role requires overseeing all contractual aspects of major construction projects, tender management, complex contract negotiations and risk mitigation.

You will ensure legal soundness and commercial advantage across the project lifecycle, working with legal, project management and finance teams in a hybrid work setup.

Qualifications

• Law degree or construction law qualification.
• 10+ years of contracts management experience in construction.
• Deep knowledge of JBCC, FIDIC, NEC, and JCT forms.
• Strong negotiation, communication and dispute resolution abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage tender processes including preparation of tender documents and bid evaluation.
• Negotiate and draft complex construction contracts with clients and subcontractors.
• Oversee contract administration, including variations, claims and dispute resolution.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and legal requirements.
• Identify and mitigate contractual risks and liaise with legal counsel, project managers and finance teams.
• Monitor contract performance and provide strategic advice on contractual matters.
• Develop and implement robust contract management procedures.
• Conduct contract reviews and recommend improvements.
• Maintain accurate contract records and documentation.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Contract law knowledge

Education

Law degree or construction law qualification

Tools

Contract management software

Legal databases

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Contracts Manager for our client in Sandton, Gauteng. The role requires overseeing all contractual aspects of major construction projects, tender management, complex contract negotiations and risk mitigation.

You will ensure legal soundness and commercial advantage across the project lifecycle, working with legal, project management and finance teams in a hybrid work setup.