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M.M.Enterprises (Recruitment Agency in India); India; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

M.M.Enterprises (Recruitment Agency in India) is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee contract administration for infrastructure projects. You will manage all non-technical contractual documentation, evaluate client inquiries, and ensure compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree and over 15 years of experience in Infrastructure Consulting or EPC firms. Key skills include exceptional drafting and analytical abilities, with a strong understanding of documentation workflows.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in an Infrastructure Consulting, PMC, or EPC firm.
• Proven track record of handling contracts across PMC, Detailed Design, and DPR stages.
• Familiarity with FIDIC or standard government contract conditions is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee contract administration and compliance for ongoing infrastructure projects.
• Draft, review, and finalize high-quality formal letters and correspondence.
• Evaluate client inquiries to identify non-technical impacts and potential disputes.
• Manage contractual obligations and correspondence during pre-construction phases.
• Collaborate with Technical Directors, Project Managers, and Legal/Finance teams.

Skills

Exceptional Drafting Skills

Analytical Thinking

Document Control Awareness

Negotiation & Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Law

Post-graduate diploma/degree in Construction Management or Contract Law

Job description

Contracts Manager (Infrastructure & PMC)

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Contracts Manager / Senior Contract Administrator to oversee contract administration and official correspondence for our ongoing infrastructure projects. In this role, you will be responsible for managing all non-technical contractual documentation, drafting formal responses to client inquiries, and assessing the commercial/contractual impact of client requests. This position spans the entire project lifecycle, including Detailed Project Reports (DPR), Detailed Design, and Project Management Consultancy (PMC) phases. The ideal candidate will have a sharp eye for contractual risks and exceptional business writing skills to protect the company’s interests.

Key Responsibilities

• Contract Administration & Compliance: Oversee the administration of prime contracts between the firm and the client, ensuring strict adherence to terms, timelines, and deliverables.
• Correspondence & Letter Management: Act as the primary gatekeeper for official incoming and outgoing project correspondence. Draft, review, and finalize high-quality formal letters, notices, and responses to client queries.
• Impact Analysis: Evaluate client inquiries, change requests, or instructions to identify non-technical impacts, such as Extensions of Time (EOT), scope creep, financial variations, or legal liabilities.
• DPR & Detailed Design Phase Management: Manage contractual obligations and correspondence during the pre-construction phases, ensuring client approvals on DPRs and designs are formally documented to avoid delayed payments or penalties.
• Claim & Dispute Management: Identify, contractualize, and prepare formal documentation for variations, extra items, and claims. Prevent or mitigate potential disputes through proactive correspondence.
• Inter-departmental Coordination: Collaborate closely with Technical Directors, Project Managers, and the Legal/Finance teams to gather factual inputs before formulating final responses to the client.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, or Law. A post-graduate diploma/degree in Construction Management, or Contract Law is highly preferred.
• Location: Ahmedabad HO Office (Work from office).
• Experience: 15+ years of minimum experience in an Infrastructure Consulting, PMC, or EPC firm.
• Industry Knowledge: Proven track record of handling contracts across PMC, Detailed Design, and DPR stages for major infrastructure projects (highways, railways, metro, water, etc.). Familiarity with FIDIC or standard government contract conditions is a plus.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Exceptional Drafting Skills: Mastery of formal business English with the ability to write precise, assertive, and contractually sound letters.
• Analytical Thinking: Ability to read between the lines of a client’s query to identify hidden risks or opportunities for variation claims.
• Document Control Awareness: Strong understanding of project documentation workflows and the critical importance of a paper trail.
• Negotiation & Communication: Strong interpersonal skills to interface with client representatives and internal stakeholders effectively.

To Apply: If interested kindly share your updated resume to [e-mail]