Job Summary

Contracts Manager oversees the planning and delivery of construction projects. He/she will ensure that work is being executed in accordance with schedule and ensure that it is completed on time and within budget; organize logistics, delegate work and keep track of spending. As a Contracts Manager, he/she will liaise with clients and construction professionals to arrange schedules and direct project activities.

Qualification, Experience and Competencies

Holder of a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or Architecture or Quantity Surveying from a recognized institution

Must a registered member of a relevant professional body

Minimum of 5 years working experience in construction industry

Experience is supervising building projects is essential

In-depth understanding of construction procedures and material and project management principles

Familiarity with quality and health and safety standards

Excellent organizational and time-management skills

Proficient with MS Office, MS Project and Drafting software

Exceptional communication skills with the team and clients

Sound knowledge and understanding of Design compliance standards

Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specification

Able to perform and be proficient with geometrical and mathematical calculations

Ability to take decisions and demonstrate accountability and integrity.

Ability to negotiate, influence and persuade stakeholders in projects to achieve positive

• Planning and supervising construction projects.
• Collaborate with site agent/manager, quantity surveyor, foremen electrical and landscape subcontractors etc. to determine the project resources requirements
• Negotiate contracts with external vendors to reach profitable agreements
• Determine needed resources i.e., manpower, equipment and materials from start to finish with attention to budgetary limitations
• Plan construction operations & schedule intermediate phases to ensure deadlines are met
• Acquire equipment and material and monitor stocks to timely handle inadequacies
• Hire sub-contractors and other staff and allocate responsibilities
• Supervise the work of laborers, machine operators, etc. and give them guidance when needed
• Developing procurement plans and timely management of purchasing of materials
• Ensure that work is being done according to contract specifications
• Prepare project progress reports, works programme and materials schedule
• Ensure timely submission of all contractual documentation such as lab test results, revised works programme to the client
• Attend site and management meetings
• Evaluate progress and prepare detailed reports

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Proficient with MS Office, MS Project and Drafting software
• Exceptional communication skills with the team and clients
• Sound knowledge and understanding of Design compliance standards
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specification
• Able to perform and be proficient with geometrical and mathematical calculations
• Ability to take decisions and demonstrate accountability and integrity.
• Ability to negotiate, influence and persuade stakeholders in projects to achieve positive

• Holder of a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or Architecture or Quantity Surveying from a recognized institution
• Must a registered member of a relevant professional body