Portfolio Contracts Manager at AltGen South Africa

Position Overview

• An established renewable energy developer is seeking an experienced Portfolio Contracts Manager to oversee the commercial and contractual management of a portfolio of utility-scale solar PV projects delivered under bespoke FIDIC Silver Book EPC contracts.
• This role is responsible for protecting the Employer’s contractual position through effective contract administration, proactive risk management, claims and variation management, and contractual compliance across multiple projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial administration of EPC contracts across a portfolio of utility-scale renewable energy projects.
• Manage contractual notices, obligations and correspondence in accordance with contract requirements.
• Provide contractual advice and support to Project Managers and key stakeholders.
• Lead the assessment and management of claims, Extension of Time submissions and contractual disputes.
• Manage variations, change control and contractor contractual compliance.
• Identify, assess and mitigate contractual risks across the project portfolio.
• Manage contractual interfaces with EPC Contractors, the Owner’s Engineer, lenders and other key stakeholders.
• Ensure all contract documentation is well maintained within the specific electronic data management system.
• Support contract close-out, including final accounts, warranties and release of securities.

Skills & Competencies

• Expert knowledge of FIDIC Silver Book (EPC/Turnkey) contracts.
• Strong commercial, contractual risk management and negotiation skills.
• Proven experience managing claims, variations and Extension of Time assessments.
• Excellent contract drafting and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Electronic Document Management Systems.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB), Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Postgraduate qualification advantageous.
• Minimum of 16 years’ experience in contract administration and commercial management within large infrastructure or renewable energy projects.
• Mandatory experience managing contract administration across multiple projects exceeding 500 MW.
• Extensive experience administering bespoke FIDIC Silver Book EPC contracts.
• Proven experience managing contractual claims, variations, Extension of Time assessments and contractual risk.
• Experience working with international EPC contractors.
• REIPPPP project experience is highly advantageous.

Personal Attributes

• Commercially astute with strong contractual judgement.
• Proactive and solutions-driven.
• Strong communicator and negotiator.
• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail.