Senior Contracts Manager

SUMMARY:
Construction Company

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities

As a Senior Contracts Manager, you will:

1. Project Leadership:
   • Oversee and coordinate multiple construction projects simultaneously.
   • Manage all aspects of the projects, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery.
2. Risk Management:
   • Identify and mitigate risks, including contractual disputes, sequencing, and resource/material challenges.
   • Propose alternative solutions to protect the company and streamline operations.
3. Contractual Expertise:
   • Utilize in-depth contractual knowledge to guide project decisions.
   • Use CCS to draft, monitor, and report on project stages effectively.
4. Problem Solving:
   • Troubleshoot programme, resource, and material issues that could impact project success.
5. Networking & Relationship Management:
   • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, suppliers, and stakeholders.
   • Act as a professional, polite, and positive representative of the company.
6. Quality Control:
   • Establish and oversee quality control systems to ensure compliance with project standards.
7. Team Collaboration:
   • Work closely with the Company QS on subcontractor, labour, and supplier matters.
   • Manage and mentor Junior Contracts Managers, Site Managers, and Site Foremen.
8. Health & Safety Compliance:
   • Stay informed about construction industry health and safety requirements.
   • Manage and oversee the Company HSE Manager to ensure a safe working environment.
9. Meeting Participation: Attend and contribute to company meetings, including contracts, P&L, management, and project site meetings.

Requirements

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: Minimum of 5-8 years in a senior contracts management role within the construction industry.
• Education:
  • Technicon Construction Diploma (minimum).
  • Technicon Construction Degree (advantageous).
• Technical Expertise:
  • Proficient in CCS and Excel.
  • Deep understanding of the construction industry, building sequences, and detailing.
• Competencies:
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and networking abilities.

Benefits

Why Join Us?

• Work on diverse and challenging projects.
• Be part of a supportive and innovative team.
• Enjoy opportunities for career development and advancement.

• Career Growth: Long-term opportunities available through the company’s succession plan.
• Leadership Role: Be a key leader in a thriving construction company, shaping its future success.