Senior Contracts Manager - Construction Projects (Hybrid)

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Comprehensive medical aid plan

Retirement fund contributions

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a strategic Contracts Manager for Mahikeng, North West to lead contract administration and commercial matters on major construction projects. You will manage the end-to-end contract lifecycle, ensure compliance, mitigate risks, and optimize project profitability.

You will collaborate with project teams, legal counsel, and external stakeholders, negotiating amendments, handling variations and claims, and maintaining rigorous contract records.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in Law, Construction Management, or Quantity Surveying.
• Professional qualification in contract management is advantageous.
• Minimum of 8 years of contract management experience in construction.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end contract lifecycle from drafting to close-out.
• Review and interpret contract terms, conditions, and specs.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations by all parties.
• Identify and mitigate contractual risks and claim strategies.
• Administer variations, claims and payment applications per terms.
• Negotiate amendments and settlements with clients/subs.
• Liaise with legal counsel on disputes and resolution.
• Provide commercial and contractual advice to project teams.
• Maintain accurate contract records and docs.
• Conduct contract audits and ensure policy adherence.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Law degree

Construction Management

Quantity Surveying

Tools

Contract management software

MS Office

Job description

Placements24 seeks a strategic Contracts Manager for Mahikeng, North West to lead contract administration and commercial matters on major construction projects. You will manage the end-to-end contract lifecycle, ensure compliance, mitigate risks, and optimize project profitability.

You will collaborate with project teams, legal counsel, and external stakeholders, negotiating amendments, handling variations and claims, and maintaining rigorous contract records.