Manager - Contracts

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Contracts professional to manage the end-to-end contracts process for our projects, with a primary focus on contract management, estimation, and procurement activities. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in contracts and estimation, along with a working knowledge of interiors and finishing works (such as office interiors, lobbies, glass detailing, and windows).

Key Responsibilities:

Contracts & Estimation

• Prepare BOQs based on technical specifications, design drawings, and scope of work.
• Review and verify contractor bills and related documentation.
• Prepare tender documents, work orders, and purchase orders.
• Prepare cost estimates for projects, including both direct and indirect costs.
• Assist in claims preparation in coordination with the Head Contracts.
• Prepare monthly progress payments and final accounts.
• Prepare and maintain measurement sheets and assist with quantity take-offs.
  

Procurement & Negotiation

• Prepare comparison sheets for quotations from suppliers and contractors.
• Negotiate rates, terms, and timelines with contractors and suppliers to ensure best value.
• Monitor and record site progress to support contractor performance evaluation.

Project Support

• Coordinate with site teams to track work progress, variations, and completion status.
• Support interior and finishing works-related contracts, ensuring alignment with project requirements.
• Work on basic detailing requirements for interiors and finishing works as needed.
  

Systems & Reporting

• Ensure timely and accurate documentation of all contract-related activities.
• Maintain records in SAP/ERP systems and generate necessary reports.
  

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering / Quantity Surveying / related field.
• 10 to 15 years of experience in Contracts and Estimation, preferably in the construction industry.
• Strong understanding of contracts, tendering, BOQ preparation, and cost control.
• Basic knowledge of interiors and finishing work contracts.
• Proficiency in SAP/ERP and MS Office tools.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.