Construction Contracts Manager

Job Title: Senior Contracts Engineer / Contracts Manager

Location: Chennai – Candidate should be willing to travel to project locations as required.

Experience Required: 7 – 10 Years

Industry Background: Construction / Infrastructure (Preference for candidates with experience in Marine and Building Projects)

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior Contracts Engineer / Contracts Manager responsible for managing the complete lifecycle of contracts across construction, real estate development, and infrastructure projects. The role involves overseeing contract administration from pre-award to project close-out, ensuring contractual compliance, risk mitigation, and effective dispute management while safeguarding the company’s commercial interests.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end contract management for building, real estate, and infrastructure projects from pre-award through project completion.
• Review, draft, and negotiate construction and consultancy agreements under standard contract forms such as FIDIC, NEC, and JCT.
• Administer and evaluate variations, claims, Extension of Time (EOT), and delay analysis in accordance with contract provisions.
• Ensure strict compliance with contractual notice requirements and documentation procedures.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate commercial and contractual risks, including potential exposure to liquidated damages.
• Support the resolution of contractual disputes and claims through negotiation and structured dispute resolution processes.
• Work closely with project management, commercial, planning, and legal teams to protect organizational interests.
• Monitor contract performance to ensure timely project delivery and adherence to contractual obligations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (BE/B.Tech – Civil)
• Additional degree or certification in Contractual Law preferred.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of construction contracts and contract administration
• Expertise in FIDIC, NEC, and JCT contract frameworks
• Experience in claims management, delay analysis, and EOT evaluation
• Excellent negotiation and dispute resolution skills
• Understanding of construction law, risk assessment, and scheduling practices
• Strong coordination and stakeholder management skills