Contract Manager - Engineers Assistant

 Key Role: The role requires knowledge and understanding of all aspects of Contract Management having gained experience working within contractor’s or employer’s organization, to include but not limited to an understanding of contracts, risk, health & safety, progress planning, partnering and cost reporting methodologiesThe Successful Candidate Will Be Responsible For:The primary responsibility of the role is to manage the administration of a works packages in connection with all commercial, contractual and performance matters relating to a specific element(s) of the Kusile Power Station, South Africa utilizing the FIDIC and NEC form of Contracts.Fulfil the role of the Package Engineers Assistant as defined within a FIDIC ContractMonitor as defined within the Contract the Contractors Health and Safety performance against the Contracts specific requirementsMonitor as defined within the Contract Contractors Quality performance against the Contracts specific requirementsMonitor as defined within the Contract Contractors progress against the Projects defined targetsEnsure as defined within the Contract commercial processes and procedures are adhered toManage the set commercial package objectives and cascade to the teamIdentify commercial risks and opportunities and manage them through to conclusion to minimise Employer’s liabilityDevelop and encourage direct staff to take responsibility for sections of the ProjectDevelop a team spirit with team membersFulfil any other task that can be reasonably within the contemplation of the roleBecome aware and where appropriates apply SHEQ/Zero Harm Health and Safety objectives and Procedures to the role.Become aware of the Environmental Objectives and Procedures associated with the Project Site. Health and Safety:Role model standards for SHEQ performance and behaviour consistent with the company’s health, safety, environmental and quality vision and policies by influencing those around youContributing to the identification of SHEQ risks and driving processes to achieve Zero HarmEmbracing, displaying and promoting the company values and ensuring a safe working environment is maintained at all timesKey Competencies:Minimum of 10 years Contract Management experience; with at least 5 years at a leadership level in a contracting company or as an employer’s Resident EngineerExperience in a managing major contractsGood understanding of the FIDIC contract conditionsTechnical knowledgeable in commercial, contract and risk managementExposure to large engineering and construction projects preferably in the Power or major Infrastructure SectorOutstanding communication, leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to develop proactive and professional working relationships within an integrated teamAbility to resolve problems independently and operate efficiently under pressureDemonstrated ability to drive change through the organization and proven track record of leading multi-discipline commercial teams