Subsidiary: LMI Plant Pool

Purpose: As a Contracts Manager, you will be responsible for all contractual, commercial, and client-facing aspects of projects within LMI Holdings to ensure they are legally compliant, financially sound, and commercially viable. This role focuses on preparing bids, negotiating terms, managing costs, and maintaining positive relationships with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Tendering & Business Development

• Prepare and submit tender documents, bids, and project proposals to win new contracts.
• Analyse project requirements and develop competitive and compliant bids.
• Liaise with clients to understand project expectations, budgets, and timelines.

2. Contract Administration & Negotiation

• Draft, review, and negotiate all types of project and supplier contracts.
• Ensure contract terms align with company policies, legal standards, and risk management procedures.
• Oversee the approval of purchase requests, purchase orders, and other contractual documents.
• Verify that all required permits, licenses, and insurances are in place before project commencement.

3. Cost & Financial Oversight

• Monitor project budgets, valuations, and payment schedules with the Quantity Surveyor.
• Identify and address potential financial risks or cost variations early.
• Ensure all contractual payments, claims, and variations are properly documented and approved.

4. Coordination & Communication

• Serve as the main point of contact between clients, site teams, subcontractors, and legal representatives.
• Support Project and Construction Managers in ensuring that all parties adhere to contract terms.
• Attend site and client meetings to review progress and resolve contract-related issues.

5. Relationship & Compliance Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and suppliers.
• Ensure that all projects comply with technical standards, legal requirements, and company policies.
• Promote transparency, accountability, and fairness in all contractual dealings.

6. Reporting & Documentation

• Maintain accurate records of all contractual communications and approvals.
• Lead periodic reviews of project costs, valuations, and progress reports.
• Provide management with timely updates on contract status, risks, and opportunities.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Law, or related field.
• Master’s degree in Contract Management, Project Management, or Construction Law is an advantage.
• Professional certification such as MRICS, PMP, CIOB, or equivalent will be a strong asset.
• Minimum of 8–10 years’ proven experience in contract management within the construction or infrastructure industry.
• Demonstrated experience in preparing tenders, drafting and negotiating contracts, and managing project budgets.
• Strong understanding of FIDIC, local building contracts, procurement laws, and construction-related regulations.
• Experience working on large-scale or multi-site construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction project cycles, from tendering to close-out.
• Strong understanding of BOQs, valuations, and procurement processes.
• Familiarity with legal and regulatory frameworks governing construction contracts.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills — able to engage confidently with clients, contractors, and legal teams.
• High level of integrity, accountability, and commercial awareness.