South Africa: Contracts Manager (EPCM Mining Projects – FIDIC, NEC, JBCC and GCC Contracts) – Sandton posted by MECS Africa

• Tertiary legal or equivalent qualification and relevant industry experience such as LLB (or similar) and/or QS/ Engineering qualifications.
• Particular knowledge of Construction Contract suites such as FIDIC, NEC, JBCC and GCC.
• Dispute resolution experience is preferred
• Other relevant post graduate qualifications, albeit technical, management or business related could be advantageous

 
Experience:

• Extensive industry experience of 10 to 15 years in contracts and commercial management with Mining EPCM Projects.
• Proven leadership in managing complex EPS/EPC/EPCM projects and contract portfolios.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic negotiations and dispute resolution.
• Experience in mentoring and leading contract administration teams.
• Experience in negotiating commercial terms with Suppliers.
• Proficiency in drafting of bespoke agreements, NDA’s and credit applications.

 
Knowledge:

• A thorough understanding of Mercantile and Contract Law.
• A proper grasp of contracts management principals.
• The end-to-end Supply Chain process.
• Good understanding of Engineering processes.
• Claim management proficiency.
• Financial acumen.
• PC Literacy.
• Understanding of negotiation principles.

 
Skills:

• Self-starter, ability to work unsupervised.
• Results and delivery orientated.
• Organisational skills like planning and prioritizing ability.
• Team player with interpersonal motivational skills.
• Ability to interact at various levels ranging from shop floor level to company executives.
• Ability to produce accurate work.
• Ability to efficiently complete work in a high stressed environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

 
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The incumbent will be responsible for:

• Strategic commercial management of Suppliers and Sub-contractors
• Commercial liaison with Clients
• Oversight of Supplier cost control and risk mitigation strategies
• Leading negotiations and drafting of complex contractual agreements
• Approval and governance of contract amendments and change orders
• Development and enforcement of confidentiality and IP protection protocols
• High-level Supplier engagement and dispute resolution
• Oversight of claims management and resolution strategies
• Leadership in tender adjudications and commercial evaluations
• Review and approval of contractual documentation for compliance and risk
• Attending to commercial queries during tender stage
• Commercial and contractual compliance (Interaction with Suppliers regarding timely submission of required contractual documents such as Bonds, programs, quality documents)
• Assisting with tender adjudications
• Review credit applications
• Assessing and approving monthly claims from Suppliers for invoicing
• Claims management
• Drafting contractual letters
• Negotiating Advance Payment and Performance Bonds
• Reviewing Package Scope of Works and other contractual documents in order to check for commercial compliance.