Senior Project or Contracts Manager

Job Title: Senior Project or Contracts Manager (Bedfordview)

Main Purpose:
The Senior Project or Contracts Manager will be responsible for the effective overall management of the site. This includes the optimisation of financial performance of the site and implementation of site-specific systems and controls, i.e. daily costing, programme management, QA/QC, HSE, procurement controls, budgets and forecasts, cost reporting, Client and Stakeholder liaison etc.

Responsibilities:
•Ensure overall responsibility for safely managing one or more large and complex infrastructure projects.
•Ensure the budgeted turnover and profitability of the projects are achieved and exceeded.
•Take control of subcontractor and supplier management and be intimately involved with project planning and programming.
•Liaison with all stakeholders, including senior management and representatives of the client
•Weekly and monthly management reporting.
•Assisting Site Managers with complex operational and commercial problems.
•Development and implementation of Group and platforms initiatives and goals into action plans
•Assist the Procurement Department in submitting and winning tenders.
•Train, mentor and performance manage subordinate Site Managers on various sites

Qualifications:
•A degree/diploma in Civil Engineering
•Must be registered as a professional with SACPCMP
•A minimum of 15 years’ experience as a project manager within the construction industry, especially in the construction of Bridges and Roads & Earthworks.
•Ensure the budgeted turnover and profitability of the projects are achieved and exceeded.
•Take control of subcontractor and supplier management and be intimately involved with project planning and programming.
•Voluntary certification can show competence and experience in the field. There are no set requirements but experience as an administrator, craftsperson, technician or surveying assistant in the same industry will be helpful

Skills:
•Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office (Excel, Power Point, Word & Outlook)
•Ability to think methodically and to manage large sections of a project
•Ability to read, understand and organize construction Plans and Specifications
•Must have a working knowledge of CCS estimating and planning modules
•Working knowledge of the OHS Act, and Construction Regulations
•Good working knowledge of various conditions of contract specifications (e.g. FIDIC, GCC, NEC
•Strong attention to detail
•Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills
•Good interpersonal and communication skills
•Ability to work as part of the team, while exercising own judgment
•Strong ability to multitask, prioritize, and work well under pressure to meet established deadlines

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