Contract Manager/Project Manager - Southern Suburbs, Cape Town

Purpose of the Position: Our client is a medium sized construction company based in the Cape Town operating for the last 17 years in the construction and renovations sector. They are currently looking to recruit a young, highly efficient and technically minded junior contract/ project manager. The candidate must be capable of managing multiple projects of a renovation/ alteration nature in occupied spaces. He/ She must be capable of delivering work of an exceptional quality and maintaining a very high standard. In this role you will be required to oversee construction projects from start to finish. The ideal candidate will be required to: Manage multiple projects simultaneously ranging in value between 2 and 50 million rand. Work fluently on CCS in generating and updating programmes Compile and submit progress reports Manage and drive progress on sites Manage site management teams including OHS, Site Agents, Site Engineers and Foremen Take responsibility for project quality and QA documentation Represent the company in meetings Negotiate with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure best value Arranging and signing off on material requests Ensure that all sites are safe for work Handle all contractual and legislative correspondence timeously Ensure financial performance Key Qualities/ Qualifications Btech/ BSc in Civil Engineering/ Construction Management 6 years technical experience and 4 years managerial SACPCMP Construction Management registration advantageous A thorough understanding of JBCC and NEC contracts Meticulous in document management and implementation of processes High degree of ethics and representation of company values Able to communicate at all levels and build on current relationships while able to forge new with professionals, clients, subcontractors and staff Great leadership qualities In this post you will report to the Senior Project Manager or Contracts Director.