Contracts Manager
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Job Description
Job Title: Contracts Manager
Location: HQ/ Chennai
Department: Contracts / Commercial Reporting to: Head – Contracts / Director – Projects / Commercial Head
Experience: 6 years in Contracts Management (preferably in EPC PEB or Industrial Construction)
Education: B.E. / – Civil or Mechanical
Travel: Required
Job Summary:
We are looking for an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee all aspects of contract management and administration for our construction projects across India. The ideal candidate will be responsible for reviewing drafting negotiating and managing contractual documents with clients subcontractors vendors and consultants—ensuring compliance with legal and commercial requirements and minimizing risks.
Key Responsibilities:
Pre-Contract Phase
Review tender documents BOQs and client specifications.
Prepare contract risk assessments and advise the management.
Participate in bid clarifications techno-commercial discussions and contract negotiations.
Collaborate with the Estimation Design and Sales teams to align contract terms with company deliverables.
Contract Finalization
Draft review and negotiate main contract agreements subcontracts purchase orders and MoUs.
Draft and vet NDAs MoUs and other legal documents shared by or with the company.
Ensure all contractual obligations are documented and agreed upon prior to project start.
Ensure all compliance requirements including labour compliances are followed by the contracts.
Draft and manage all correspondence with clients and subcontractors and ensure proper document control.
Ensure all legal clauses liabilities indemnities and penalties are addressed appropriately.
Post-Contract Administration (Client & Contractor agreements)
Monitor contract compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
Handle variations change orders and claims—ensuring proper documentation and approvals.
Support project execution teams in interpreting contract clauses and resolving disputes.
Maintain records of correspondences approvals delays claims and extensions of time (EoT).
Coordinate with legal finance procurement and project departments as needed.
Dispute Resolution & Risk Mitigation
Lead the preparation of notices claims and responses in case of disputes.
Work with legal counsel when needed for arbitration litigation or out-of-court settlements.
Proactively identify contractual risks and mitigate them early.
Subcontractor Onboarding & Vendor Management
Facilitate onboarding of subcontractors in line with commercial policies.
Maintain a structured database of subcontractors and contract templates.
Key Skills & Competencies:
Strong knowledge of construction contracts (FIDIC CPWD GCC etc.)
Familiar with PEB-specific contracts and industrial/infrastructure projects
Proficiency in MoU/NDA drafting vetting legal documents and ensuring document control
Strong understanding of labour and statutory compliance in contracts
Expertise in handling EPC turnkey item-rate and design-build contracts
Excellent negotiation communication and analytical skills
Proficiency in MS Office Contract Management tools and ERP systems
Familiar with relevant Indian contract laws and dispute resolution mechanisms
Preferred Industry Background:
EPC and turnkey construction companies
PEB / Pre-Engineered Building industry
Industrial shed warehouses factories or infrastructure development
Employment Type
Full Time
