Contracts Administrator at MECS (Pty) Ltd

Your Role: 

• Manage the contractual and commercial aspects of projects, from tender preparation and contract awards to claims resolution.
• Ensure cash flow is optimized, and budgets and forecasts are accurate and on track.
• Partner with the Project Manager and Construction Manager, providing expert support on all commercial and contractual matters.
• Contracted position based in Johannesburg

Responsibilities:

• Contract Management: Prepare, negotiate, award, and administer contracts, including contract documents, amendments, and notifications.
• Cost Control: Maintain project cost control systems, update projected completion costs, and manage back charges and change controls.
• Contractor Oversight: Verify progress certificates, resolve claims, and evaluate contractor performance to ensure compliance.
• Project Coordination: Attend inspections, kick-off, and progress meetings, while managing site instructions and ensuring contract compliance.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain control registers, communicate with head office cost control, and handle any additional contractual or commercial issues.

Experience & Qualification:

• A tertiary qualification in a Commercial or Quantity Surveying Field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Contract Administration within Commercial fields like Quantity Surveying
• Experience with NEC, FIDIC and bespoke forms of contract
• Experience in an EPCM environment 
• Experience in evaluating, negotiating and awarding of contracts.
• Good computer literacy skills in MS Office and Excel.
• Working knowledge of MS Project would be advantageous but not a requirement