Lead Contract Administrator

About the Company

Adani Group is a major Indian conglomerate with 10 publicly listed entities, specializing in logistics and energy infrastructure with a pan-India footprint. Headquartered in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, it is recognized as India's only Infrastructure Investment Grade issuer with global-standard operations. Navbharat Mega Developers Pvt. Ltd. (NMDPL) is a joint venture between the Government of Maharashtra and Adani Group, leading the Dharavi Redevelopment Project to transform Asia's largest informal settlement into a sustainable urban area with modern housing and infrastructure.

Role Purpose

The Lead Contract Administrator will oversee the strategic and operational contract management activities across NMDPL’s urban redevelopment and infrastructure projects. The role involves day-to-day contract administration, aiding claims preparation, risk identification, coordination among diverse stakeholders, timely documentation, dispute resolution assistance, and fostering contract compliance on-site.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage contracts throughout their entire lifecycle including issuance, tracking, renewals, and compliance checks.
• Assist in drafting and reviewing correspondence like contract letters and meeting minutes with EPC contractors and vendors.
• Maintain up-to-date contract records in centralized systems.
• Collaborate with Planning, Engineering, Legal, and Site teams to ensure contractual obligations are met.
• Prepare monthly contract status reports for leadership review.
• Support preparation and analysis of claims, Extension of Time (EoT) requests, variation proposals, and change orders.
• Gather evidence and documentation required for supporting or defending contractual claims.
• Track deadlines and notify teams for timely submission of contractual notices.
• Assist in preparing statements and responses for disputes or arbitration proceedings.
• Identify risks in contract implementation and flag deviations or non-compliance.
• Assist in bid document due diligence and coordinate inputs internally.
• Ensure milestone compliance for all contract deliverables in assigned projects.
• Serve as the central contact for site-level contract issues and coordinate resolution with corporate teams.
• Work closely with legal and finance teams for integrated contract management.
• Facilitate periodic reviews with project teams to reinforce contract adherence.
• Engage in knowledge sharing and internal trainings related to contract administration and dispute management.
• Ensure contractual documentation is audit-ready with compliance to quality and safety standards.

Stakeholders

Internal: Projects, Design, Engineering, PMO, Finance and Accounts, Safety, Quality, Legal, Regulatory, Architects.
External: Vendors, Contractors, Consultants.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Certifications such as Certified Construction Contract Administrator (CCCA) or equivalent.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in contract administration within construction, infrastructure, or real estate sectors.
• Experience handling large-scale EPC contracts, government contracts, or Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects preferred.
• Familiarity with contract management tools and reporting systems.

Additional Information

The role contributes toward national infrastructure advancement by facilitating large-scale projects with responsible documentation and contract governance. The mining business, including coal extraction activities, underpins steady power supply and economic growth in India. Adani Group's diversified portfolio ensures reliable energy management and logistics nationwide.