Contracts Manager - Civil Engineering Construction

About the role

Kufanikiwa Consulting (Pty) Ltd is seeking an experienced, professionally registered Contracts Manager to oversee major civil engineering construction projects at a site in Cornubia, Durban. The role covers bulk earthworks, road construction, stormwater infrastructure and associated municipal services, and runs for 22 months. It calls for strong technical, commercial, contractual and leadership capability to deliver projects within budget, programme, quality and health and safety requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and oversee major civil engineering construction projects and contracts
• Supervise bulk earthworks, road construction, stormwater drainage and municipal services
• Manage construction programmes, resources, budgets and project costs
• Administer construction contracts, including variations, claims, extensions of time and final accounts
• Monitor quality against technical specifications and standards, and ensure compliance with OHS legislation and environmental requirements
• Coordinate contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, consultants, clients and other stakeholders
• Identify and manage construction risks, delays, contractual obligations and commercial exposure
• Prepare progress reports, maintain project documentation and coordinate completion and handover
• Lead multidisciplinary construction teams

Required profile

• Degree, BTech or equivalent in Civil Engineering or a closely related discipline
• Mandatory ECSA registration as a Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) or Professional Engineering Technologist (Pr Tech Eng)
• At least 10 years' post-qualification experience in civil engineering construction
• Substantial experience managing major bulk earthworks and road construction projects
• Experience in stormwater infrastructure, municipal services, utility ducts and service crossings
• Proven experience administering construction contracts (GCC, NEC or FIDIC) and in programming, cost control, payment assessments, variations, claims and extensions of time
• Knowledge of quality assurance, materials testing, COTO/COLTO requirements, SANS standards and municipal specifications
• Ability to lead teams and manage contractors and stakeholders
• Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel to sites; SACPCMP registration advantageous

Required skills

• Construction, contract and commercial management
• Planning, scheduling, organisation and resource management
• Negotiation, problem solving and decision making
• Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word, and construction planning software such as MS Project

To apply, send an updated CV, certified qualifications and proof of valid ECSA and/or Pr CPM registration by email to the recruiter, using "CONTRACTS MANAGER" as the subject line. The closing date is 16 November 2026.