Senior Contract Administrator, Cape Town

Now Hiring: Senior Contract Administrator
Rondebosch | Full-Time | Construction / Infrastructure / Renewable Energy | Travel Required

We are looking for an experienced Senior Contract Administrator to join a construction environment based in Cape Town, with regular travel required to site facilities across various provinces

This role is ideal for someone who is detail-driven, commercially strong and confident working on large engineering, infrastructure, construction or renewable energy projects

What you'll be involved in:

Supporting the Head of Department and Project Managers with contract administration
Preparing commercial information for contract variations and approval documents
Coordinating contractor and consultant payment processes
Assisting with tender and proposal documentation during construction
Creating and maintaining commercial, contractual claim and risk registers
Managing contract documentation and construction management repositories
Assisting with contract compilation, including FIDIC and employer bespoke contracts
Handling progress claims, variation claims and other contract-related matters
Drafting contractual letters and maintaining accurate contract records
Providing contract assurance and contract management support for the employer

What we're looking for:

Relevant tertiary qualification
Quantity Surveying qualification would be advantageous
7+ years' experience on large multi-disciplinary engineering or construction projects
Strong contractor and consultant claims experience
Experience with progress claims, variation claims and commercial contract matters
Understanding of EPCM project environments
Strong procurement and project controls experience
Heavy industrial, infrastructure or renewable energy project exposure would be advantageous
Valid South African Code 08 driver's licence
Excellent attention to detail, communication and organisational skills