Contracts Manager

Role Overview

This position is for a Contracts Manager based in Mumbai. The role focuses on managing contracts across the project lifecycle, with a strong emphasis on tendering, pre-contract work, commercial control, risk handling, compliance, and document coordination.

Contract Administration

• Examine, interpret, and manage contract agreements, including FIDIC, CPWD, MoRTH, and client-specific formats.
• Make sure project execution stays aligned with contractual obligations, technical specifications, and applicable statutory rules.
• Draft and circulate contractual communication such as letters, notices, and related correspondence.
• Oversee subcontractor agreements from drafting through negotiation and final closure.

Tendering and Pre-Contract Support

• Go through tender papers, BOQs, specifications, and drawings in detail.
• Spot contractual risks, unclear clauses, and commercial exposures before award.
• Prepare clarifications, deviations, and bid submissions for tender responses.
• Support cost estimates, rate analysis, and budget planning.

Claims and Dispute Handling

• Build and present delay claims, EOT claims, cost claims, and variation statements.
• Keep thorough records of delays, disruptions, and all relevant correspondence.
• Work with clients, consultants, and legal stakeholders to settle disputes.
• Monitor claim progress and ensure submissions are made within contractual timelines.

Commercial Management

• Track project budgets, cash flow, and overall cost performance.
• Review and approve subcontractor bills.
• Prepare monthly client invoices, measurement records, and backup documentation.
• Handle price escalation, tax, insurance, and other contract-related adjustments.

Risk, Compliance, and Coordination

• Identify commercial and contractual risks and recommend practical mitigation steps.
• Ensure alignment with company policies and legal obligations.
• Check that performance guarantees, insurances, and bonds are adequate and valid.
• Coordinate closely with project, finance, procurement, and planning teams.
• Maintain an organised repository of contract-related records and documents.
• Facilitate meetings on contract, commercial, and risk topics.
• Train project teams on their contractual responsibilities and obligations.

Additional Information

This is a full-time, on-site position in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. No stipend or salary details were provided in the source.