Contract Manager

Roles and Responsibilities:

Manage the complete claims lifecycle, including the proactive identification, precise preparation, formal submission, and successful approval of claims with major state water boards.

Draft, review, and negotiate complex project agreements, sub-contracts, and vendor contracts to ensure favourable commercial terms and mitigate legal risks.

Lead critical client communications, acting as the primary point of contact for contractual notices, Extension of Time (EOT) requests, cost variations, and dispute resolutions.

Analyse tender documents, contractual agreements, and Standard Bidding Documents (SBD) to identify potential commercial, legal, or execution risks before and during the project lifecycle.

Collaborate cross-functionally with project management, engineering, and legal teams to ensure site execution aligns strictly with contract deliverables and regulatory standards.

Administer subcontractor and vendor contracts, ensuring their compliance with the principal client & terms and conditions.

Job Requirements:

5-8 years of comprehensive experience in contract management, specifically within large-scale infrastructure, EPC, or water supply projects.

Direct, hands-on experience working with key government water authorities such as MP Jal Nigam, UP Jal Nigam, or similar state utility boards.

Proven and verifiable track record in successfully submitting and securing approvals for complex claims, EOTs, and variation orders.

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, or a related field; specialized certification in Contracts/Commercial Management is highly preferred.

Exceptional written communication skills, with demonstrable expertise in drafting formal contractual correspondence, legal notices, and binding agreements.

Strong working knowledge of standard contract conditions (e.g., FIDIC, CPWD) and statutory dispute resolution and arbitration mechanisms.