Contracts Manager

Role & responsibilities

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

The Contracts Manager will be evaluated based on the following parameters:

1. Contractual Completeness:

   Accuracy and completeness of contracts, work orders, scope definitions, and commercial terms.

2. Contract Compliance:

   Timely fulfilment and monitoring of contractual obligations by the company and its contractors.

3. Variation Control:

   Timely assessment, documentation, approval, and reconciliation of variations.

4. Claims Management:

   Effectiveness in preventing unsupported claims and resolving valid claims in accordance with the contract.

5. Commercial Risk Management:

   Early identification and mitigation of contractual risks and potential financial exposure.

6. Billing Accuracy:

   Reduction in incorrect, duplicate, unsupported, or contractually inadmissible payment claims.

7. Delay and Milestone Monitoring:

   Timely identification and documentation of delays, extensions, and applicable contractual remedies.

8. Contract Closure:

   Timely reconciliation and closure of completed contracts, subject to resolution of outstanding obligations.

9. Documentation and Audit Readiness:

   Completeness, accuracy, and accessibility of contractual records.

10. Commercial Protection:

    Prevention of avoidable losses arising from ambiguous scope, unauthorised variations, missed notices, and weak contract administration.

11. Dispute Prevention:

    Reduction in avoidable contractual disputes through clear documentation, timely communication, and effective administration.

12. Process Efficiency:

    Improvement in contract turnaround time, approval workflows, reporting accuracy, and coordination across departments.

Preferred candidate profile

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Contract Management, or a related discipline.
• Relevant experience in construction contracts, commercial management, contract administration, or real estate development.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, BOQs, drawings, specifications, payment terms, variations, claims, and final account settlement.
• Experience managing contracts for villas, residential buildings, commercial developments, or infrastructure projects.
• Practical knowledge of contractor appointment, commercial negotiations, payment certification, retention, guarantees, and contractual risk management.
• Ability to analyse construction scope, identify contractual gaps, and assess cost and time implications.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, contract registers, and document management systems.
• Familiarity with construction planning and project management systems is an advantage.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with contractors, consultants, project teams, finance personnel, management, and legal counsel.
• Knowledge of applicable Indian contract law, construction-related legal requirements, and dispute resolution processes is preferred.