Senior Vice President

Job Title: Senior Vice President – Contracts & Civil Engineering

Company:

Pentacle Consultants (I) Pvt. Ltd.

Location:

Mumbai HO

Experience Required:

Minimum 25 years in Contracts, Tendering, and Civil Infrastructure Management

Company Overview

We are a premier multidisciplinary engineering and consultancy firm delivering large-scale infrastructure solutions in transportation, urban development, highways, bridges, ports, and industrial development across India and internationally.

Position Summary

We are actively seeking a highly experienced and visionary professional for the role of Senior Vice President – Contracts & Civil Engineering. This role demands extensive expertise in government and private sector contract management, tendering processes, dispute resolution, and overall leadership in civil engineering-based project development and execution.

The selected candidate will be responsible for leading all contractual, legal-commercial, and engineering-related functions for ongoing and upcoming infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

· Lead the preparation, review, negotiation, and administration of high-value contracts including EPC, BOT, PPP, DBFOT, and PMC agreements.

· Oversee the tendering and bidding lifecycle in compliance with guidelines issued by NHAI, CPWD, MoRTH, PWD, ULBs, and international funding agencies.

· Ensure adherence to FIDIC and other applicable contract frameworks and maintain legal and regulatory compliance across all project documents.

· Provide leadership on all contractual matters including risk assessment, bid qualification, claims management, arbitration, and contractual disputes.

· Interface regularly with key external stakeholders including government authorities, legal advisors, contractors, consultants, and auditors.

· Monitor project execution contracts, track key performance indicators, and align project milestones with contractual obligations.

· Guide internal engineering, legal, finance, and project teams on contractual rights and responsibilities to mitigate potential liabilities.

· Lead strategic discussions during bid submissions, pre-bid meetings, and project negotiations.

· Serve as a subject matter expert on all civil engineering contracts and mentor junior and mid-level contract professionals.

· Represent the company in high-value negotiations, government reviews, and technical arbitration panels.

· Ensure timely documentation, internal reporting, and legal compliance for contract execution and closure.

Qualifications & Experience

· Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (mandatory); Postgraduate qualification in Construction Law, Contract Management, or Infrastructure Project Management is preferred.

· Minimum 25 years of progressively senior experience in contract administration, legal and commercial project management in large-scale infrastructure.

· Proven track record in handling contracts for roads, bridges, tunnels, highways, smart cities, or metro/rail infrastructure.

· Strong knowledge of FIDIC, IRC codes, CPWD manuals, IS codes, and government procurement regulations.

· Proficiency in using ERP tools, MS Office, and contract management platforms.

· Excellent analytical, leadership, and communication skills with the ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders.

· Previous experience working with government agencies, multilateral institutions, or infrastructure conglomerates will be an advantage.

Personal Attributes

· High integrity and professional ethics

· Exceptional problem-solving and negotiation capabilities

· Strong strategic thinking and operational management skills

· Ability to work under pressure and drive performance across cross-functional teams

· Articulate, detail-oriented, and a proactive communicator

Application Process

Qualified and interested professionals are invited to email their updated CV, a cover letter outlining relevant experience, and their earliest availability to tejas@pentacle.global / hr@pentacle.global with the subject line:

"Application for Senior Vice President – Contracts & Civil Engineering".

Industry

· Business Consulting and Services

Employment Type

Full-time