Contract Administration - Senior Level

Lead high-value contract negotiations and finalisation, including client agreements, subcontracts, joint ventures, and consortium, ensuring risk protection and business continuity.

Oversee and guide the entire life cycle of claims management, including identification of variations, preparation of Extension of Time (EOT) claims, cost impact analysis, and resolution.

Act as the key decision-maker for dispute resolution—working closely with legal teams, external counsel, and senior client representatives for arbitration, mediation, or settlement.

Mentor and build capabilities of contract teams across Business Units (BUs), including functional audits, policy adherence, SOP training, and succession planning.

Liaise with leadership across departments (Legal, Finance, Planning, Execution) to ensure holistic governance of contract risks and cost optimisation.

SECTION IV: KEY INTERACTIONS

Internal Stakeholder

Purpose of Interaction

BU Heads – Alignment on contract execution strategy

Legal, Finance, Planning – Contractual risk review and budgeting

Project Directors – Oversight and escalation resolution

External Stakeholder

Purpose of Interaction

Clients – Strategic alignment and issue resolution

Legal Experts – Arbitration, dispute handling

SECTION V: KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

KNOWLEDGE

Minimum Qualifications

B.E./B. Tech (Civil); LLB or MBA preferred

Language Skills

English along with regional language

EXPERIENCE

Years of Experience

20+ years

Nature of

Experience

Large-scale contract strategy, legal interface, and dispute handling

SECTION VI: TECHNICAL & LEADERSHIP / BEHAVIORAL SKILLS REQUIRED TO EXECUTE THE ROLE

SKILLS

Technical Skills
(if available)

Risk Management, Claims Evaluation, Arbitration, Contract Drafting, Claims Management, Contract Negotiations / Communication, Delay Analysis, Interpretation of Contracts, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Legal Acumen

Leadership / Behavioural Skills
(if available)

Strategic Thinking, Negotiation Skills, Conflict Resolution, Leadership, Ethical Judgement, Decisiveness, Communication Skills, Collaboration