Assistant Manager Contracts

Job summary: The Contracts Engineer will be responsible for the full contract lifecycle, from tender preparation and vendor selection to post-award administration, variation management, and project closeout. This role requires a strong understanding of contract law, industry standards, and commercial practices to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in full compliance with contractual terms.

Core responsibilities:

• Pre-contract and tendering

• Prepare tender documentation by reviewing tender drawings, technical specifications, and bills of quantities (BOQ) for accuracy and completeness.
• Assist in vendor pre-qualification and the evaluation of technical and commercial bids from contractors and suppliers.
• Formulate contract award recommendations and to address bidder queries during the tendering phase.

• Post-award contract management

• Lead contract administration, ensuring all parties adhere to the terms, conditions, and technical requirements.
• Issue and manage all contract-related correspondence to clients, subcontractors, and other stakeholders.
• Review and process progress claims, variation orders, and payment certificates in accordance with contract terms.

• Variation, claim, and risk management

• Draft, review, and negotiate variations and change orders arising from scope changes.
• Prepare and submit claims for extension of time (EOT), delays, and additional costs when contractually entitled.
• Conduct detailed risk analysis at various project stages and develop mitigation strategies.

• Others

• Advanced proficiency in MS Office

  , including Excel, for reporting and analysis.
• Strong negotiation skills for dealing with clients, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to manage risks and resolve disputes.
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational skills for documentation and record-keeping.
• High ethical standards and the ability to maintain confidentiality.

B. Tech (Civil) & Preferably PG from NICMAR

6-8 years, having working knowledge of Contract drafting/review/management of FIDIC/Indian Contract Act/ADB/World Bank suits of contracts