Contract Manager

Description:

Description of Position:

Contract negotiation management and reporting from quotation through to closeout
Coordinate the planning and implementation of NEC3 projects. This will require close cooperation with the support to the company's internal teams as well as suppliers.
Facilitate the definition of projects scope, goals and deliverables during kick off meeting (internal and external)
Manage DTIC requirements for designated product as well as NIPP requirements. Negotiate and report DTIC on import and local spend
Define projects tasks and resource requirements
Coordinate development of Supplier & Contractor quality requirements-QCP
Set up Contract schedule & project plan
Develop full scale projects plans, communication protocols and identify all stake holders
Plan and schedule project timelines and manager project budget
Arrange and / or attend kick off and progress meetings
Track projects deliverables, change management & technical deviations using appropriate tools and processes
Submit milestone invoices and expedite payment
Provide direction and support to coordinators, document controllers and expeditors
Quality assurance, documentation control and data book submissions
Constantly monitor and report on progress of the project to all stakeholders
Present reports defining project progress, problems and solutions to customers and management
Implement and manage projects changes and interventions to achieve project outputs
Project evaluations and assessment of results, lessons learnt and implementation of improvements
Proper SOW, Commercial and reporting invoicing and close out of all projects on completion
Adhere to Health and Safety legislation upholding the company's Health and Safety Policy
Comply with and ensure company Policies and Procedures are adhered to
Carry out all other tasks that may be delegated from time to time
Assist fellow employees with daily functions as and when required

Requirements:

EDUCATION:
Minimum Diploma in Engineering- Mechanical or Electrical Preferred / N6 / T3
Registration as project manager through SACPMP or PMI
Legal qualification in Contract Law will be advantageous
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum 3 years experience in equipment and systems installation and maintenance
Minimum 5 years experience in contract management on NEC, EPC /turnkey projects from tender to handover including commercial and legal aspects-preferably pump and pump system related
REQUIREMENTS:
Diplomacy in conflict management and contract negotiation