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 (Full-time)
Travel: Required

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to lead and manage all aspects of contract administration for our construction projects across India. The role involves drafting reviewing negotiating and managing contractual documents with clients subcontractors vendors and consultants. The ideal candidate will ensure legal and commercial compliance minimize risks and support project teams throughout the contract lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Pre-Contract Phase

• Review tender documents BOQs and client specifications.

• Prepare contract risk assessments and provide recommendations to management.

• Participate in bid clarifications techno-commercial meetings and contract negotiations.

• Collaborate with Estimation Design and Sales teams to ensure alignment between contract terms and project 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 clarified documented and agreed upon before project commencement.

• Ensure compliance requirements—including labour and statutory compliances—are adhered to.

• Draft and manage all contractual correspondence and ensure proper document control.

• Ensure legal clauses liabilities indemnities and penalties are appropriately addressed.

Post-Contract Administration (Client & Contractor Agreements)

• Monitor contract compliance throughout project execution.

• Manage variations change orders and claims with proper documentation and approvals.

• Support project teams by interpreting contract clauses and resolving disputes.

• Maintain structured records of correspondence approvals delays claims and EoT (Extensions of Time).

• Coordinate with Legal Finance Procurement and Project teams as required.

Dispute Resolution & Risk Mitigation

• Prepare notices claims and responses in case of disputes.

• Collaborate with legal counsel for arbitration litigation or settlements.

• Identify contractual risks proactively and implement mitigation strategies.

Subcontractor Onboarding & Vendor Management

• Facilitate subcontractor onboarding in line with commercial and compliance policies.

• Maintain a structured database of subcontractors templates and documentation.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of construction contracts (FIDIC CPWD GCC etc.)

• Familiarity with PEB-specific contracts and industrial/infrastructure projects

• Proficiency in drafting and vetting MoUs NDAs and other legal documents

• Strong understanding of labour and statutory compliance

• Experience with EPC turnkey item-rate and design–build contracts

• Excellent negotiation communication and analytical skills

• Proficiency in MS Office Contract Management tools and ERP systems

• Good understanding of Indian contract laws and dispute resolution processes

Preferred Industry Background

• EPC and turnkey construction companies

• PEB / Pre-Engineered Building industry

• Industrial sheds warehouses factories or infrastructure development

Required Skills:

contracts Tendering civil Engineering sub-contracting