Contract Director (Construction Road works structures)

Job Purpose

To provide strategic leadership and oversight for all contractual, commercial, and legal aspects of the project, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, risk mitigation, and effective commercial management of project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Contract Management

• Oversee all project contracts and subcontract agreements.
• Ensure contractual compliance with client requirements and project specifications.
• Lead negotiations with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers.

Commercial Management

• Monitor project budgets, claims, and financial performance.
• Review variation orders and contract amendments.
• Provide strategic advice on commercial risks and opportunities.

Risk Management

• Identify contractual risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with project governance and regulatory frameworks.

Stakeholder Management

• Maintain relationships with clients, consultants, and contractors.
• Represent the company in high-level contractual negotiations.

Leadership

• Provide leadership to Contracts Managers and commercial teams.
• Ensure alignment between commercial strategy and project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management / engineering / quantity surveying
• Professional registration with ECSA and SACPCMP (essential)

Experience

• Minimum 15+ years construction industry experience
• Minimum 10 years in contract management
• Experience with FIDIC / COTO contracts

Key Competencies

• Contract negotiation
• Commercial acumen
• Risk management
• Leadership and decision-making
• Stakeholder management