Contract Manager – Construction & Bid Coordination – Cape Town
Shift Pursuit · Western Cape, Cape Town
- Employer
- Shift Pursuit
- Location
- Western Cape, Cape Town
- Posted
- 6 October 2026
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Introduction: Our client, a leading design-led architectural and engineering studio, is seeking a skilled and proactive Contract Manager to join their Cape Town-based team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to oversee the effective administration of construction contracts and bid coordination across iconic urban and architectural projects, supporting the supervision consultant in safeguarding contractual, commercial, and risk interests throughout project execution. Key Performance Areas: - Contract Administration: Administer bid/tender contracts, advise project directors/resident engineers on rights and risks, and manage formal contractual notices and correspondence. - Tender/Bid Coordination: Identify and review opportunities, coordinate multidisciplinary inputs, ensure compliance (B-BBEE, tax clearance, documentation), and track submissions. - Claims & Variations: Review and assess variation orders and change requests, prepare contractual recommendations, and maintain the variation register. - Commercial Control & Payments: Review Interim Payment Applications (IPAs) and Final Accounts in coordination with QS/Project Controllers, verifying retention and advance payment terms. - Time & Risk Management: Monitor baseline programmes, track contractual delay milestones, identify commercial risks, and support dispute avoidance. - Reporting & Coordination: Prepare contractual reports/dashboards and liaise closely with Resident Engineers, discipline engineers, planners, QS, and Client/PMC teams Requirements: - Bachelor’s Degree (BEng / BSc / BTech) in Civil, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering. - 5–10 years of experience in construction projects, with significant exposure to contract management. - Proven experience working within a Supervision Consultant or Engineer’s team. - Strong knowledge of contract administration practices and procedures. Key Skills: - Strong contractual, analytical, and negotiation skills. - Excellent tender and bid coordination capabilities. - Fluent written and verbal communication skills in English. - High attention to detail and meticulous documentation habits. - Ability to work independently on site and manage multi-disciplinary stakeholders. - Strong commercial awareness and proactive problem-solving ability. Ready to Apply? If you meet the requirements, don’t miss out on this chance to advance your career. Apply online or send your CV to engineering.jobs@shiftpursuit.co.za Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and should you not hear from us within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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