Senior Contracts Manager Kempton Park

Redheads Engineering Solutions (Pty) Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 750 000 - 1 000 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering solutions company in South Africa is seeking a Senior Contracts Manager to oversee and manage construction projects. Key responsibilities include daily operations management, budget establishment, and leading technical staff. The ideal candidate should have a BSc/BTech in Civil Engineering, at least 8 years of experience in the civil engineering industry, and registration as a Professional Construction Manager. The company offers a negotiable remuneration package depending on skills and experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years in the civil engineering and construction industry.
• Must be registered as a Professional Construction Manager with the SACPCMP.
• Extensive experience in safety regulations and knowledge of labor laws.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and progress of projects.
• Lead and manage technical staff to ensure smooth operations.
• Establish and manage project budgets.

Skills

Project management

Resource management

Safety regulations

Budget management

Cost-effective working methods

Education

BSc / BTech in Civil Engineering

Project Management qualification

Job description

Senior Contracts ManagerRedheads Engineering Solutions is currently recruiting four Senior Contracts Managers to oversee and manage projects from inception to completion. As a Senior Contracts Manager, you will be responsible for planning, budgeting, decision-making, and ensuring that projects align with proposed budgets while adhering to deadlines.

The role involves overseeing company operations to achieve profitability, quality, safety, efficiency, and sustainability.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and progress of projects including roads and earthworks, water and sewer reticulation, reservoir and concrete works, bulk water pipelines, building works, and facilities management.
• Lead, manage, and develop technical staff to ensure smooth business operations.
• Provide accurate and timely resources and assets to assist with project implementation.
• Establish and manage budgets, control expenditures, and ensure efficient use of resources and assets.
• Analyze complex resources management issues, initiatives, and prepare stakeholder reports.
• Encourage innovation, cost-effective working methods, and introduce new systems to improve efficiency.
• Approve costs, including invoices, purchase orders, and final payments spreadsheets.
• Coordinate weekly activities such as meetings, procurement, revenue and cost monitoring, and site visits.
• Direct and oversee all aspects of construction projects, ensuring completion on time and within budget.
• Collaborate with the SHEQ Manager in developing and enforcing safety standards, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure required tests are undertaken in a timely manner (Quality Assurance).

Desired Experience & Qualifications

• Education: Matric; BSc / BTech in Civil Engineering; Project Management qualification an added advantage.
• Work Experience: Minimum 8+ years in the civil engineering and construction industry and a commercial environment.
• Job-Related Requirements: Must be registered as a Professional Construction Manager with the SACPCMP or Professional Civil Engineering Technician / Technologist / Engineer with ECSA; Contractual knowledge, GCC, NEC, or JBCC; Vast knowledge of forms of contracts; Extensive experience in safety regulations; Knowledge of labor laws and regulations.
• Soft Skills: Package & Remuneration negotiable depending on skills, experience, and qualifications.

Contact Information: Redheads Engineering Solutions (Pty) Ltd - Sanet Snooke Unit C2, Office @ Nature, Botterklapper Str.

The Willows, Pretoria