Cape Town: Construction Contracts Manager posted by Hire Resolve

About the Role

Hire Resolve, a leading client in the Renewable Energy Sector, is seeking an experienced Construction Contracts Manager to join their team in Cape Town. The project spans two locations, in the Northern Cape and Eastern Cape, and requires a hybrid role that will be controlled by a virtual power plant controller.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer project contracts and associated documents.
• Provide oversight and advisory input during contract management activities.
• Act as a focal point for contract-related matters from Financial Close to Final Acceptance (as defined by the EPC Contract).
• Align relevant clauses in various contracts before Financial Close, advising on optimizing efficiency during the implementation phase.
• Lead and direct all contractual aspects, including risk assessment.
• Understand the Power Purchase Agreement, EPC Contract, O&M Agreement, and other Project Agreements/permits/consents.
• Manage stakeholders effectively in line with contractual obligations.
• Optimize contractual commitments, quality, deadlines, milestones, costs, risks, and opportunities.
• Challenge scope and target market value.
• Ensure clear communication of schedule, deliverables, terms, and technical limits to contractors.
• Contribute to identifying Project risks and opportunities.
• Apply contractual mechanisms and enforce mutual obligations.
• Identify contract strengths and weaknesses.
• Collaborate with Work Package Leaders to steer physical progress.
• Periodically re-estimate remaining work for cost control.
• Manage potential changes in contractor commitments.
• Ensure traceability of contract-related events.
• Compile evidence for defending the company’s interests in case of claims.

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering and/or Construction Law (desirable).
• Minimum 7 years of experience in large complex projects within the Renewable Energy industry, preferably in the REIPPPP.
• Professional Certification in Contracts Management (recommended).
• Ability to analyze non-contractual matters (engineering, cost control, planning, construction) to provide relevant contractual support.
• Collaborative, solutions-oriented approach with strong communication skills.
• Team player with the ability to work independently and manage priorities.

Qualifications

No formal education or certifications are mentioned in the original job description. Therefore, this section is skipped.

Salary & Benefits

The salary for this role is negotiable based on experience.