Contracts Manager - Civil
Othello Projects · Ahmedabad · onsite · Posted 37d ago
Undisclosed5–10 yrsfulltimeSourced from
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About this role
- The Contracts Manager - Civil will be responsible for end-to-end management and administration of civil construction contracts for real estate projects, ensuring commercial control, contractual compliance, timely execution and protection of the company's contractual interests.
- Manage the complete lifecycle of civil contracts, including tendering, contractor appointment, contract drafting, execution and close-out.
- Review tender documents, BOQs, specifications, drawings, scope of work, commercial terms and contractual conditions.
- Coordinate with project, engineering, planning, QS, procurement, finance and legal teams for contract finalization and administration.
- Prepare and review tender enquiries, commercial bid comparisons, rate analysis and recommendations for appointment of contractors/subcontractors.
- Lead commercial negotiations with contractors and subcontractors covering rates, payment terms, variations, claims, retention, security deposits, timelines and other contractual conditions.
- Draft, review and negotiate work orders, contracts, amendments, rate contracts and supplementary agreements for civil and construction works.
- Ensure all contracts clearly define scope, deliverables, milestones, responsibilities, payment terms, quality requirements, timelines, liquidated damages and other commercial conditions.
- Monitor contractual compliance by contractors and ensure adherence to approved scope, rates, schedules, specifications and contractual obligations.
- Administer variations, extra items, deviations, substitutions, extensions of time and other changes in accordance with contractual provisions.
- Review contractor claims, measurement-related commercial matters, escalation requests and supporting documents and coordinate with QS/project teams for evaluation.
- Maintain a systematic record of contracts, amendments, correspondence, notices, claims, approvals, guarantees and other contractual documents.
- Identify contractual risks and advise project management on potential commercial exposure, disputes, delays and mitigation measures.
- Prepare and issue contractual notices, letters and correspondence in coordination with project and management teams.
- Support resolution of contractual disputes with contractors/subcontractors and assist in negotiations and settlement discussions.
- Track contract values, commitments, variations, certified amounts, retention, advances and final account settlements.
- Coordinate finalization and closure of contracts, including reconciliation of quantities, variations, claims, recoveries, retention and outstanding obligations.
- Develop and maintain MIS covering contract status, variations, claims, commercial exposure, pending approvals and contractor performance.
- Ensure compliance with company approval processes, commercial policies and applicable statutory and contractual requirements.
- Identify opportunities for cost optimization, value engineering and improved contractual terms without compromising project quality or timelines.
- Candidates with strong experience in civil contracts for residential, commercial, high-rise or large-scale real estate projects will be preferred.
- Strong knowledge of Excel and contract documentation is required; familiarity with ERP/SAP systems and standard construction contract practices will be an added advantage.
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Skills
civil contractsContractor ManagementCommercial NegotiationContract AdministrationBOQ rate analysisProject ManagementProcurementContract Draftingcompliancefinancecontract managementtenderingCivil EngineeringClaims & Variations