Senior Manager - Contracts

Role Purpose:

To lead and manage all aspects of contract administration for EPC projects, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, minimizing risks, and maximizing commercial outcomes for the company.

Key Responsibilities but not limited to:

• Contract Management
• Review, interpret and administer EPC contracts, subcontracts and vendor agreements.
• Ensure compliance with contractual terms, conditions and obligations.
• Draft amendments, variations and change orders.
• Risk & Claims
• Identify potential risks and claims early; prepare and defend claims/disputes.
• Support negotiation and settlement of claims with clients, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Commercial Support
• Provide contractual and commercial advice to project teams.
• Support tendering and bid processes with contract risk analysis.
• Monitor project costs, cash flow and revenue recognition linked to contracts.
• Stakeholder Management
• Liaise with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers on contractual matters.
• Collaborate with legal, finance and project management teams.
• Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate records of correspondence, variations, and contractual events.
• Prepare periodic reports on contract status, risks and claims.

Qualifications & Experience:

• B Tech – Civil (PG in Law or NICMAR preferred).
• 10–18 years of experience in contract administration within EPC projects with exposure on govt projects.
• Strong knowledge of FIDIC, NEC, other Indian and international contract standards.
• Experience in handling large-scale EPC projects preferably Infrastructure.

Skills & Competencies:

• Excellent negotiation and communication/writing skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Proficiency in contract law, risk management, and dispute resolution.
• Ability to lead a team and work under pressure.
• High attention to detail and organizational skills.