ASSISTANT MANAGER

SPML Infra Limited; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

SPML Infra Limited is seeking an Assistant Manager – Subcontracting (EPC) in Kolkata. You will develop subcontractors, issue RFQs, evaluate offers and manage commercial terms for projects.

You will monitor performance, coordinate with project teams, ensure compliance with contracts, and support in payments and dispute resolution. Travel to sites may be required, with 5–8 years of relevant EPC experience welcomed.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of relevant EPC/Infrastructure experience.
• Experience in subcontracting, procurement, contracts and commercial management.
• Strong exposure to rate negotiation, BOQ, billing and variation management.

Responsibilities

• Subcontractor development & prequalification, evaluation of manpower, equipment and financial capability.
• Prepare RFQs/ITTs and analyze technical and commercial offers.
• Negotiate rates, terms, payment conditions, and other contract terms.
• Monitor subcontractor performance against schedule, cost, quality and safety requirements.
• Coordinate with project teams for measurements, bill processing and documentation.
• Assist in contract closure, reconciliation and retention releases.

Skills

EPC Subcontracting

Procurement

Rate Analysis

Contract Management

Subcontractor Evaluation

Cost Control

Claims & Variations

Project Coordination

MS Excel

ERP Systems

Communication Skills

Site Coordination

Negotiation

Education

MBA/PG Diploma in Procurement, Supply Chain or Contracts

Tools

MS Excel / ERP / Procurement Systems

Job description

3 - 6 Years

REGULAR

Job Description

Job Description – Assistant Manager –Subcontracting (EPC)

1.Subcontractor Development & Prequalification

• Conduct subcontractorprequalification and capability assessment.
• Evaluate manpower,equipment, financial capability, technical expertise and past project experience.
• Maintain and update theapproved subcontractor/vendor database.
• Prepare and issue RFQs/ITTsbased on project scope, BOQ and specifications.
• Obtain and analyze technicaland commercial offers from subcontractors.
• Prepare comparativestatements and support techno-commercial evaluation.
• Identify cost-savingopportunities and benchmark subcontractor rates.
• Negotiate rates, terms,payment conditions, timelines, retention, advances, LDs, taxes and othercontractual conditions.
• Prepare subcontractagreements, work orders and LOIs in coordination with Commercial/Legalteams.
• Ensure scope, exclusions,deliverables and contractual obligations are clearly defined.
• Ensure proper documentationand approval as per company procurement policies.

4.Subcontractor Management

• Monitor subcontractorperformance against project schedule, cost, quality and safetyrequirements.
• Coordinate with Project,Planning, Engineering, QA/QC, Finance and Site teams.
• Resolve commercial andcontractual issues during project execution.
• Monitor manpower andresource deployment by subcontractors.
• Verify subcontractor RAbills, measurements, work completion certificates and supportingdocuments.
• Coordinate with site teamsfor measurement certification and bill processing.
• Monitor advances,recoveries, retention, deductions and outstanding payments.
• Ensure payments areprocessed as per agreed contractual terms.

6.Contract & Cost Control

• Track subcontract valueagainst approved budgets and committed costs.
• Monitor variations, extraitems, deviations and claims.
• Evaluate subcontractorclaims and prepare recommendations for approval.
• Maintain proper records ofamendments, rate revisions and contractual correspondence.

7.Project & Compliance Coordination

• Ensure subcontractors complywith project specifications, statutory requirements, labour laws, safetystandards and company policies.
• Support project teams inresolving subcontractor-related delays and disputes.
• Participate in subcontractorreview meetings and project progress meetings.
• Assist in contract closure,reconciliation and release of retention/security deposits.
• Timely finalization ofsubcontract packages
• Subcontractor performanceand delivery adherence
• Reduction in commercialdisputes and claims
• Timely certification andprocessing of subcontractor bills
• Contract compliance anddocumentation accuracy
• Development of reliablesubcontractor base
• MBA/PG Diploma in Procurement,Supply Chain or Contracts will be an added advantage.

Experience

• 5–8 years of relevant experience in EPC/ Infrastructure / Construction / Industrial Projects.
• Experience insubcontracting, procurement, contracts and commercial management ispreferred.
• Strong exposure tosubcontractor rate negotiation, work orders, BOQ, billing and variationmanagement.

Required Skills

• EPC Subcontracting &Procurement
• Rate Analysis & BOQ
• Commercial Negotiation
• Contract Management
• Subcontractor Evaluation
• Cost Control
• Claims & VariationManagement
• Project Coordination
• MS Excel / ERP / ProcurementSystems
• Good communication andnegotiation skills
• Strong analytical andproblem-solving ability
• Ability to work effectivelywith project/site teams and multiple subcontractors.
• Strong commercial acumen andattention to detail.
• Ability to handle multiplepackages/projects simultaneously.
• Willingness to travel toproject sites as required.
• Ability to work under tightproject timelines and commercial deadlines.

Job Snapshot

Updated Date

14-09-2026

Job ID

Job_SPML_0709

Department

MANAGEMENT TEAM