Lead Contracts For PT&D

Job Description

Role Purpose: The Contracts Lead will oversee all aspects of contract administration, risk management, and project closure claims for the assigned projects. The role will involve advising the project execution teams (of the applicable projects allocated) on interpretation of contractual terms, evaluating contractual risks, and ensuring proper claims management. This position plays a key role in aligning the contractual obligations with project execution to mitigate risks and resolve disputes in a proactive manner Key Accountabilities : Contractual Advisory & Guidance • Act as the key advisor for the project execution teams on interpreting contract terms, conditions, and obligations • Ensure that project teams understand the implications of contract clauses and recommend necessary actions to mitigate risk • Support the informal dispute resolution process by providing strategic advice related to contract terms Management of Project Level Documentations • Train and support Project Team Members of the BUs projects to ensure consistency and adherence to document control protocols • Oversee and improve project level documentation practices, for maximum adherence to central documentation SOPs/policies Contractual Risk Evaluation & Assessment • Evaluate and assess contractual risks at the project level, identifying potential liabilities or deviations from the SoW • Proactively assess contractual risks associated with key project deliverables, payment delays, CoS, EoT, and more Vetting of Contractual Correspondences • Review and vet contractual correspondences to ensure alignment with contractual provisions • Ensure that such communications are compliant with contract stipulations and are handled professionally and with full documentation Claims Management during project cycle • Identify pending claims and unresolved issues related to the projects closure, by categorizing claims as per applicable reason of delays • Collate all relevant records supporting project closure claims, including notices, logs, approvals, and communications; to finalize Statement of Claims (SoC) for unresolved issues SOPs and Guidelines • Contribute to the development and maintenance of SOPs and guidelines for contract and claims management within the applicable projects • Ensure the consistent application of SOPs across all assigned projects and compliance with legal and regulatory requirement Collaboration with other teams • Assist Project Execution Teams in informal settlement discussions and ensure they are aligned with contractual obligations and future risks • Liaise with the legal team as required, particularly in relation to ADR processes and formal dispute proceedings