General Manager- Contracts

Role Overview: As a General Manager / Sr. GM Contracts at our organization, you will play a crucial role in leading the contracts function from the corporate office. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, your responsibilities will include handling end-to-end contract management, from pre-execution review to dispute resolution and foreclosure. Your expertise in contract law, arbitration, and infrastructure project management will be essential in safeguarding the company's contractual interests across all projects. Key Responsibilities: - Thoroughly review all draft Letters of Acceptance (LOA) and Contract Agreements to identify and mitigate discrepancies, risks, or unfavorable obligations. - Act as the central point of contact for ongoing contractual issues, liaising with Project Directors and HODs for dispute resolution and arbitration. - Coordinate with project teams to obtain and evaluate all draft Supplementary Agreements to ensure required modifications are made to protect the company's interests. - Review main contract agreements, work orders, and historical correspondence to draft effective contractual and technical letters for site teams. - Monitor projects for critical issues that may cause delays, conduct site visits to assess severity, and manage the foreclosure procedure for projects that reach a point of stagnation. Qualification Required: - Education: Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or Law (LLB). A postgraduate degree in Construction Management or Contract Law is highly preferred. - Experience: 15+ years of progressive experience in contract management within infrastructure or heavy civil construction (roads, railways, bridges). - Expertise: Deep understanding of Indian contract law, arbitration, and conciliation. Proven experience handling Change of Scope (COS), Extension of Time (EOT), and dispute resolution. Experience managing both Authority-facing and sub-contractor agreements. If you are interested in this challenging opportunity, you can share your updated resume at jeena.sunil@evokehr.com.,