Assistant Manager / Deputy Manager - Contracts

CANDIDATE PROFILE

- 8-10 years of experience in managing end-to-end EPC contract management activities, preferably in real estate, infrastructure or industrial construction.
- Educational Qualification: B.E. / B.Tech (Civil preferred); Post Graduation in Construction Management / Contracts / MBA preferred.
- Strong understanding of FIDIC, EPC and turnkey contract structures, risk allocation and scope formulation.
- Expertise in contract negotiation, claim management, extension of time (EOT) evaluations and dispute resolution.
- Proven ability to manage high-value contracts from pre-award floating of RFQs through execution to final closure.
- Strong leadership and team management skills with commercial acumen and a risk-mitigation mindset.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Lead preparation, review and finalisation of EPC contracts, subcontracts and consultancy agreements.
- Manage the tendering process, including floating RFQs, techno-commercial evaluation and vendor finalisation.
- Draft contractual terms covering scope, payment terms, milestones, LD clauses and risk allocation.
- Provide contractual support to project teams during the execution phase.
- Monitor contract compliance, variations, claims and change order management.
- Evaluate contractor claims, extension of time (EOT) requests and cost implications.
- Coordinate with Legal, Projects, Finance and Procurement teams for contract closure.
- Ensure adherence to company policies, statutory requirements and industry best practices.
- Identify contractual risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
- Maintain contract documentation and MIS reports, and ensure audit readiness.
- Support dispute resolution and arbitration processes if required.