Senior Contract Engineer

Job Title: Senior Contract Engineer

Location: Project / Head Office (as applicable)

Industry: Infrastructure / Highways / EPC / HAM

Employment Type: Full-time

We are seeking a Senior Contract Engineer with strong experience in contract administration, contractual correspondence, and pre-tender activities for large infrastructure and highway projects. The candidate will play a key role in tender documentation, bid evaluation support, and post-award contract management in compliance with NHAI / MoRTH standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Pre-Tender & Bidding Activities
• Preparation, review, and finalization of tender documents, BOQs, eligibility criteria, and contractual conditions
• Study of RFPs, RFQs, EPC/HAM/DBFOT contracts, and identification of contractual risks
• Preparation of pre-bid queries, clarifications, and addendum analysis
• Support in bid strategy, compliance matrix, and deviation statements
• Coordination with planning, estimation, technical, and finance teams during bid submission
• Contractual Correspondence & Administration
• Drafting, vetting, and issuing contractual letters (claims, notices, replies, clarifications, extensions of time, variations, etc.)
• Interpretation of contract clauses and advising project teams on contractual entitlements and obligations
• Maintaining contract registers, correspondence logs, and document control systems
• Handling employer/authority communications in line with contract provisions
• Support in claims management, dispute avoidance, and arbitration preparation, if required
• Post-Award Support
• Review of LOA, Contract Agreements, and Conditions of Contract
• Assistance in mobilization documentation and contract kick-off formalities
• Coordination with legal consultants and senior management on contractual matters

Eligibility & Experience

• Qualification: B.Tech in Civil Engineering (mandatory)
• Experience: 6–10 years in contract management and pre-tender activities
• Prior experience in NHAI / MoRTH / PSU / large EPC projects preferred
• Strong knowledge of EPC, HAM, item-rate and lump-sum contracts

Key Skills

• Excellent drafting and communication skills
• Strong understanding of contract law principles and FIDIC/MoRTH conditions
• Ability to independently handle contractual correspondence
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and document management systems
• Attention to detail and strong analytical ability

Salary Range: Rs. 75,000- Rs. 1,25,000