Contracts Manager; Projects

Overview

Start your career as an Contracts Manager (Projects) at Vopak and contribute to social themes such as energy security and energy transition. We offer you a working environment that is safe and pleasant and where equality, diversity and satisfaction are of paramount importance.

As an Contracts Manager (Projects) you will build together with all your colleagues in South Africa on our ambition to be the best in Port at leading locations. Vopak South Africa is a growing company and major investments have been made. As an Contracts Manager (Projects) you will join our motivated team in South Africa at Vopak South Africa to optimize the use of the infrastructure and contribute to a culture of being proud to work for this growing company.

Ready to develop yourself and make a positive impact? Improve the world and start as an Contracts Manager (Projects) at Vopak.

The Contracts Manager (Projects) is a critical, dedicated local role responsible for the end-to-end contractual and project management of Vopak South Africa's major capital and sustaining expenditure projects (Cap Ex).

At Vopak, we're building the future of new energy. This requires substantial and complex investments. As our Contracts Manager (Projects), you'll be the expert who ensures that every project is completed on time, within budget, and without unforeseen legal risks. Your role is crucial to the predictability and success of our capital projects. You'll manage the entire contracting process.

• A market-based salary that is commensurate to your knowledge & experience, coupled with attractive bonuses

• Relevant and competitively placed allowances

• Various growth & developmental opportunities

• Disability & Risk Insurance that is fully subsidized by the company

• Group Medical Aid where Vopak pays 50% of the nominal costs

• Excellent Retirement Scheme funding through our Group scheme retirement fund

• Wellness Agenda that authentically connects and cares for our people and promotes work/life balance

• Great working environment & a diverse and inclusive culture

• Bachelors of Engineering degree, BCom, or a Legal degree

• A strong commercial background with hands-on construction experience in project procurement and an analytical, data-driven approach, coupled with over 10 years of contracting experience, preferably in the oil & gas sector

• 10+ years’ experience on capital projects at a Project Procurement Manager level

• 10+ years of hands-on experience in contracting, preferably in the oil & gas sector

• Excellent knowledge of and experience with FIDIC formats

• Knowledge of and experience with Claims, Arbitration and DAB procedures

• In-depth experience developing complex contracting strategies, including EPC, PC, Construct Only, and Sustaining Capex.

• Experience in Fidic Silver and Red book

• Demonstrable expertise in successfully negotiating and concluding large, capital-intensive contracts

• A keen eye for detail and a proven ability to identify and mitigate contractual risks

• Experience leading tender processes, from market research to bid evaluation

• Strong communication and influencing skills to collaborate with diverse internal and external stakeholders

• Solid hands-on experience with the conducting of tenders and evaluation of tenders;

• Strong negotiation, influencing, collaboration and partnering skills;

• Demonstrate an ability to effectively plan work and manage time efficiently in accomplishing role responsibilities

• Innovative, intuitive with ability to anticipate and interpret complex issues impacting on functional areas

• Fluent in English (written and verbal)

• Must have experience working in a project organisation, preferably with a stage gate model

• Understands local BBBEE charters and requirements and has experience managing such with stakeholders.

• Must be able to move around Southern Africa based on the location of the project

• Outline Project Complexity and value.

• 1. Trust

• 2. Collaboration

• 3. Courage

• You are going to experience that we care & dare:
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