Cape Town: Construction Contracts Manager posted by Hire Resolve

About the Role

Hire Resolves client in the Renewable Energy Sector is seeking the expertise of a Construction Contracts Manager in Cape Town. The project spans two locations, in the Northern Cape and Eastern Cape hybrid role, with the entire project controlled by a virtual power plant controller ensuring full dispatchability according to program requirements.

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 qualifications mentioned in the original job description)

Salary & Benefits

Salary: negotiable. Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.