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The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered according to contractual requirements, budgets, quality standards and timelines.\nThis role requires a commercially astute and hands-on professional with strong experience in civil construction, bulk earthworks and infrastructure projects.\nMinimum Requirements\nMinimum 10 years of experience in civil construction.\nProven experience in a senior Contracts Manager, Senior Project Manager or Construction Manager role.\nStrong background in civil infrastructure and bulk earthworks.\nExperience with roads, stormwater systems, sewer networks, water reticulation and municipal infrastructure.\nProven ability to manage multiple construction contracts, project teams and sites.\nStrong financial and commercial management skills, including budgeting, cost control, cash flow and profit margin forecasting.\nExperience in contract administration, tender pricing, Bills of Quantities (BOQs), claims, variations and extensions of time.\nProficiency in CCS/Candy, with a solid understanding of project costing and commercial reporting.\nExperience with BuildSmart is advantageous.\nStrong Microsoft Excel skills.\nKnowledge of construction contract frameworks such as GCC, JBCC, FIDIC or NEC will be beneficial.\nExcellent leadership, negotiation, communication and problem-solving skills.\nMust be willing to work on-site and travel between projects when required.\nKey Responsibilities\nManage and oversee multiple civil construction contracts from commencement through to completion.\nMonitor project progress, costs, budgets and profitability.\nEnsure projects are delivered within agreed timelines and contractual requirements.\nManage contract administration, including claims, variations, extensions of time and subcontractor agreements.\nReview tender pricing, BOQs, cost reports and financial forecasts.\nMonitor cash flow, project expenditure and final margin forecasts.\nLead and support project managers, site managers and construction teams.\nCoordinate with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers and other stakeholders.\nIdentify project risks and implement appropriate mitigation measures.\nEnsure compliance with relevant health, safety, quality and construction standards.\nProvide regular project performance and commercial reports to senior management.\nHow To Apply:\nContact Hire Resolve today for your next career-changing move\nOur client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.\nSend your CV to:  or connect with Mischa Bornman via LinkedIn.\nAlternatively, you can also contact me directly at Hire Resolve  \nWe will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. 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