Contracts & Tendering Manager – Roads & Highways

Urgent opening Contracts & Tendering Manager – Roads & Highways

Location:

Head Office :Aurangabad

Reporting To:

General Manager

Experience Required:

Minimum 10–20 years in highways/infrastructure contracting

Domain:

NHAI/EPC/HAM/PPP Projects

Role Overview:

We are seeking a seasoned Contracts & Tendering professional who brings deep domain expertise in pre-bid activities , tender documentation, bid strategy, legal and commercial clauses of EPC and HAM projects (especially NHAI). The ideal candidate should have a clear understanding of hybrid annuity concession agreements, MoRTH specifications, risk allocation, and cost engineering.

This person will play a pivotal role in securing new projects , safeguarding the company’s contractual interests, and managing the entire tender-to-award lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Tender & Pre-Bid Management

- Lead end-to-end tendering process :

from downloading RFPs/RFQs to bid submission.

- Analyze bid documents , concession agreements, project reports, BOQs, schedules, and specifications.

- Prepare and present bid evaluation notes , risk matrix , and bid strategies .

- Handle pre-bid queries , attend meetings with authorities (NHAI/MoRTH/state), and coordinate responses.

2. Contractual & Legal Oversight

- Deep dive into Concession Agreements, EPC Contracts, Subcontractor Agreements , etc.

- Draft, review, and negotiate joint venture agreements , MoUs, and NDAs with partners and vendors.

- Identify and mitigate contractual and legal risks , including obligations, indemnities, damages, and dispute resolution.

3. Coordination & Documentation

- Interface with internal departments:

technical, finance, legal, execution, and procurement for bid support.

- Ensure timely submission of technical and financial proposals with all required annexures and certificates.

- Create and maintain a robust bid tracker and contract database .

4. Post-Award Contract Handover

- Assist project and commercial teams in contract handover and implementation.

- Highlight key deliverables, payment milestones, penalties, and change of scope clauses.

5. Market Intelligence & Business Support

- Monitor upcoming tenders on NHAI/Bharatmala portals and identify strategic business opportunities.

- Stay updated with latest government circulars, model concession agreements, and bid practices.

Qualifications:

E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering /PG in Contract Management preferred.

- 15–20 years of experience , primarily in pre-bid and contract administration for road/highway projects.

- Hands-on experience in at least 3 major NHAI EPC/HAM projects (each >

₹500 Cr).

Skills Required:

- Strong understanding of NHAI tendering process , model agreements, and contractual law.

- Excellent skills in commercial negotiation, contract drafting, claims preparation , and bid pricing.

- Proficient in tools like MS Excel, Word, AutoCAD (basic for BOQ review) , and familiar with e-procurement portals .

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Remuneration:

- Salary negotiable based on experience and project exposure.

- May include performance incentives for successful bids secured.

- Travel expenses as per company policy.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹850,000.00 - ₹1,512,127.22 per year

Work Location: In person