Construction Contracts Assistant Manager

Company Description Corp Placements, incorporated in 2003, is a leading executive search firm headquartered in Bengaluru and serving clients across India. The firm focuses on understanding each client’s unique recruitment style, organizational culture, and role expectations to ensure strong alignment and long-term success. Corp Placements emphasizes comprehensive candidate assessments, including attitude, aptitude, sociability, and leadership potential. By prioritizing the right fit between professionals and organizations, the firm aims to create win-win hiring outcomes for all stakeholders involved in the recruitment process.
Role Description The Construction Contracts Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Bengaluru, responsible for overseeing the commercial and contractual aspects of construction projects. The role involves drafting, reviewing, and negotiating construction contracts, subcontracts, and related documentation to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. The manager will coordinate with project teams, finance, procurement, and external partners to manage contract performance, variations, claims, and dispute resolution. Day-to-day tasks include monitoring contractual obligations, maintaining accurate records, preparing reports, and advising stakeholders on risk mitigation and contract best practices. The role also requires contributing to standard contract templates, supporting bid proposals, and promoting consistent contract management processes across projects.
Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong contract management skills, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating construction contracts and subcontracts.
• Candidates should possess knowledge of construction project lifecycles, including budgeting, scheduling, procurement, and coordination with multidisciplinary project teams.
• Candidates should possess familiarity with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards in construction, as well as experience with claims management and dispute resolution.
• Candidates should possess analytical and documentation skills, including attention to detail, risk assessment, and the ability to maintain clear and accurate records.
• Candidates should possess communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to collaborate with internal teams, clients, vendors, and legal advisors.
• Relevant qualifications such as a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, law, or a related field, along with experience in contracts management for construction or infrastructure projects, are highly beneficial.
• Professional certifications in contract management, project management, or quantity surveying, and proficiency with contract management or project management software, will be considered an advantage.