Senior Manager-Contracts and compliances

Senior Manager-Contracts

The Contracts Manager is responsible for overseeing, drafting, negotiating, and managing contracts across all phases of architectural projects with clients and sub-consultants - from design stages through construction phase. This role ensures legal and financial compliance, manages risks, and facilitates smooth collaboration between clients, consultants, contractors, and internal teams.

Industry- Architectural/Interiors

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Job Title: Senior Manager - Contracts & Compliance

Location: New Delhi

Key Responsibilities

1.

Contracts Creation and Risk Assessment

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Draft, review, negotiate, and manage contracts with govt.,

public and private clients across project typologies and locations 

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Identify, assess, and mitigate contractual risks proactively in

consultation with leadership and legal advisors 

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Maintain contract templates and a contract database; track key

dates, renewals, deliverables, and obligations 

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Support project teams in defining scopes of work, deliverables,

and fee breakdowns across project phases (e.g., feasibility, concept design,

schematic, design development, construction documentation, construction

administration). 

2.

Process & Systems

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Maintain contract tracking systems and dashboards for leadership

visibility. 

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Implement and refine procedures for contract management,

approvals, and document storage 

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Contribute to internal trainings and knowledge-sharing around

contractual best practices. 

3.

Consultant Appointments

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Prepare and negotiate consultant agreements (MEP, structural,

civil, Façade, lighting, etc.) in alignment with the firm's contracts and

project requirements. 

·      

Manage risk allocation between the firm and its consultants,

ensuring clarity on deliverables, timelines, fees, and liabilities. 

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Coordinate with internal teams to ensure consultant appointments

are issued and signed in a timely manner to keep projects on track. 

Education &

Competencies:

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Bachelors in Commerce/Legal/Finance and or Masters in similar

field 

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Experience of handling architecture, construction or real estate

contracts for minimum 8-12 years 

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Excellent negotiation and communication skills 

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Ability to manage multiple contracts and deadlines

simultaneously 

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Strong knowledge of contract laws and construction industry

practices. 

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Proficient in Microsoft Excel, MS Office, Accounting principles

and other office tools.