Manager/Sr. Manager - Claims and Contracts

Job description

Key Responsibilities:
1. Contract Management

• Review, interpret, and administer contracts (EPC, FIDIC, turnkey, item rate, etc.) for ongoing and new projects.
• Ensure contractual obligations are understood, communicated, and complied with by project teams.
• Draft, negotiate, and finalize contracts, subcontracts, and amendments with clients, consultants, and vendors.
• Monitor contract performance and manage variations, extensions, and scope changes.

2. Claims & Dispute Management

• Identify potential claims and variations early, ensuring timely notifications as per contract requirements.
• Prepare, evaluate, and negotiate claims related to cost, time, or scope with clients and subcontractors.
• Manage dispute resolution processes including mediation, arbitration, and litigation.
• Maintain claim registers and ensure accurate documentation and correspondence.

3. Risk Assessment & Mitigation

• Conduct risk reviews during tendering and execution stages.
• Advise management on contractual risks and mitigation strategies.
• Support in developing and implementing risk management frameworks.

4. Commercial & Legal Coordination

• Coordinate with finance, legal, and project control teams on contractual and commercial issues.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, statutory regulations, and client requirements.
• Support business development and tendering teams in preparing contract-related inputs for bids.

5. Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Lead and mentor the Contracts & Claims team.
• Interface with clients, consultants, and project managers to resolve commercial and contractual issues.
• Provide training and capacity building on contract management practices.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of FIDIC and other standard contract forms.
• Expertise in contract drafting, negotiation, and administration.
• Proven experience in handling high-value claims and disputes.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Legal and commercial acumen with attention to detail.
• Leadership and team management capabilities.

Education

UG: B.Tech/B.E. in Mechanical, Civil, Civil Engineering,

PG: M.Tech in Mechanical, Civil