Construction Contracts Manager

Hire Resolve is seeking a Construction Contracts Manager for a client in the Renewable Energy sector in Cape Town, South Africa. The role involves overseeing contractual administration, ensuring compliance with contract clauses, leading project execution, and managing stakeholder relations. Candidates should have a degree in Engineering or Construction Law, a minimum of 7 years' experience in large renewable energy projects, and strong communication skills. Regular travel to project sites is required.
Hire Resolves’ client, who is in the Renewable Energy industry, is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join their team as a Construction Contracts Manager in the Western Cape. The Construction Contracts Manager is responsible for the contractual administration of the Project contracts and their associated documents.


Responsibilities:



Before Financial Close, ensure that the relevant clauses in the various contracts are aligned, and advise before contract signature how to optimize efficiency in the implementation phase
Lead and direct all contractual aspects of executing the project including risk assessment.
Having a detailed knowledge of the Power Purchase Agreement, EPC Contract, O&M Agreement, and various Project Agreements/permits/consents and managing the stakeholders effectively in line with the contracts.
Ensure that the schedule, deliverables, terms and conditions, and technical limits contained in the contractor’s commitment scope are clear and shared with the contractors and contribute to the identification of the Project risks and opportunities related to the activities.
Contribute jointly with Work Package Leaders to steering the physical progress, based on a reporting mechanism and indicators previously agreed with the contractor, and to a periodic re-estimation of work remaining to be done to secure the cost on completion.
Draft the execution assessment report and organize the sharing of lessons learned from the contract.
Verify the progress payment claims of the contractors along with the Owner’s Engineer and process the payments.

Requirements:



Degree in Engineering and/or Construction Law is desirable.
Minimum 7 Years of Experience working with large complex projects in the Renewable Energy industry, preferably in the REIPPPP.
Professional Certification in Contracts Management is recommended.
Demonstrate knowledge and experience in all facets of Contract Management within a project.
Ability to understand and analyze the details of non-contractual matters such as engineering, cost control, planning, and construction in order to provide relevant contractual support.
A collaborative, solutions-oriented approach and strong communication skills are required.
Be a team player, yet be able to work independently and duly manage the workload and priorities.
Should be available and accustomed to travel on-site on a regular basis.
Must be able to work extended hours in line with the project requirements

Contact Hire Resolve today for your next career-changing move



Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
Apply for this role today, contact Ashley Feldtmann at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn
You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: logistics@hireresolve.za.com

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise