Contracts Manager

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Key Responsibilities: Lead, manage, and develop technical staff to ensure smooth business operations. Provide accurate and timely resources and assets to support project implementation. Establish and manage budgets, control expenditures, and ensure efficient use of resources and assets. Analyze complex resource management issues and initiatives that impact the organization; prepare stakeholder reports and correspondence submissions. Approve costs, such as invoices, purchase orders, and final payment spreadsheets. Prepare and coordinate weekly activities, including meetings, procurement, revenue, and cost monitoring, and site visits. Direct and oversee all aspects of construction projects from start to finish, including scheduling and organizing workers’ tasks and materials. Ensure that all projects are completed on time and within budget by managing daily operations, including equipment maintenance and labor scheduling. Collaborate with the SHEQ Manager to develop and enforce safety standards, policies, and procedures for site activities. Ensure all required tests are conducted promptly for Quality Assurance. Ensure the correct commercial engagement of subcontractors, including rates and contract agreements. Complete and distribute the contract initiation and completion certificates for each project. Conduct weekly reviews of progress and budget resources, and forward planning to the Operations Director. Chair and participate in internal and external meetings, ensuring accurate records of discussions and actions are maintained. Ensure the timely management of both temporary and permanent designs to meet each project's requirements. Qualifications and Requirements: BSc\/BTech in Civil Engineering. Registration with ECSA as a Professional Civil Engineer or with the SACPCMP as the professional construction manager. Minimum 21 years relevant experience in civil infrastructure projects (bulk earthworks, roads and stormwater, road layer works, kerbs and channels, and bulk sewer and reticulation) Completion of 8 similar housing development projects Having a personal vehicle will be an added advantage.