Contracts Manager

Position:

• Draft, evaluate, and negotiate engineering, procurement, construction, and service contracts.
• Prepare contract terms, technical specifications, and scope-of-work documents.
• Ensure all engineering-related clauses align with project specifications and company standards.

2. Technical & Commercial Coordination

• Work closely with project managers, engineering teams, procurement, and legal departments.
• Interpret engineering drawings, BOQs, and technical requirements to ensure contractual clarity.
• Support tender/bid reviews and provide contract-related inputs during project planning.

3. Risk Management & Compliance

• Identify technical, commercial, and contractual risks; propose mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, statutory regulations, and internal policies.
• Conduct contract audits and ensure governance requirements are met.

4. Contract Administration

• Maintain and update contract records, variations, amendments, and documentation.
• Monitor key contractual milestones deliverables, KPIs, timelines, payments, claims.
• Support the preparation of contract summaries and dashboards for management.

5. Negotiation & Stakeholder Management

• Lead negotiations with contractors, vendors, and partners.
• Act as a bridge between internal teams and external stakeholders to resolve issues.
• Provide technical and contractual guidance across projects.

6. Claims & Dispute Handling

• Handle contract-related claims, variations, and change orders.
• Assist in dispute resolution with vendors or subcontractors in coordination with legal and project teams.

7. Process Improvement

• Develop standard templates, engineering contract checklists, and process guidelines.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in contract management.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Education: Bachelors Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Industrial, or related field) Mandatory.
• Masters degree (MBA, Engineering Management, or related) is an added advantage.

Experience:

• 8+ years of experience in contract management within engineering, construction, manufacturing, oil & gas, EPC, infrastructure, or similar industries.
• Strong background in technical contract review and engineering documentation.

Technical Skills:

• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, technical specifications, and project schedules.
• Familiarity with EPC, BOQ pricing, SLAs, change orders, claims, and contract law basics.
• Proficient in MS Office, contract management software, and ERP systems.
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards (ISO, ASTM, API, etc.) is a plus.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail and technical accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.
• Problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.