Assistant Manager - Contracts (Real Estate Company)

Madhav Corporation Pvt. Ltd.; Faridabad District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Madhav Corporation Pvt. Ltd.

is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager - Contracts to oversee contractual, commercial, and documentation activities across real estate and construction projects. You will draft, review, negotiate, and administer contracts, coordinate with Projects, Procurement, Finance, Legal, Leasing, and Development teams, and manage claims, variations, and payments throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related field.
• MBA/PG Diploma in Contracts, Commercial Management, or Construction Management will be an advantage.
• 5-7 years of relevant experience in real estate, construction, infrastructure, or EPC.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, BOQ, billing, variations, claims, and commercial management.
• Good understanding of contract laws and standard construction contract conditions.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, documentation, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize construction, consultancy, AMC, vendor, and service contracts.
• Manage the complete contract lifecycle from tendering through execution and closure.
• Review tender documents, BOQs, specifications, scope of work, and commercial terms.
• Coordinate with Projects, Procurement, Finance, Legal, Leasing, and Development teams on contract matters.
• Monitor contractor and consultant compliance with contractual obligations, timelines, and deliverables.
• Manage work orders, LOIs, amendments, extensions, variations, and supplementary agreements.
• Evaluate and process contractor bills, variation and escalation claims, and payment-related matters.
• Identify contractual risks and recommend mitigation measures.
• Handle claims, disputes, EOT, liquidated damages, and recovery provisions.
• Maintain records of contracts, correspondence, approvals, notices, and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with policies, laws, and approved commercial terms.
• Support project teams in resolving contractual issues with contractors, consultants, and vendors.
• Participate in negotiations to achieve commercially viable outcomes.
• Prepare MIS reports, contract status reports, and management updates.
• Ensure timely contract closure, reconciliation, release of deposits, and final settlement.
• Assist Legal team in disputes, arbitration, and litigation when required.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering/ QS/ Construction Management

MBA/PG Diploma in Contracts/ Commercial Management

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Assistant Manager - Contracts to manage contractual, commercial, and documentation activities across real estate and construction projects. The role will be responsible for contract drafting, review, negotiation, administration, vendor/contractor management, claims, variations, and ensuring compliance with contractual terms throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize construction, consultancy, AMC, vendor, and service contracts.
• Manage the complete contract lifecycle, from tendering and pre-award activities through execution and closure.
• Review tender documents, BOQs, specifications, scope of work, commercial terms, and contractual conditions.
• Coordinate with Projects, Procurement, Finance, Legal, Leasing, and Development teams for contract-related matters.
• Monitor contractor and consultant compliance with contractual obligations, timelines, and deliverables.
• Manage work orders, LOIs, amendments, extensions, variations, and supplementary agreements.
• Evaluate and process contractor bills, variation claims, escalation claims, and payment-related contractual matters.
• Identify contractual risks and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.
• Handle claims, counterclaims, disputes, extensions of time (EOT), liquidated damages, and recovery provisions.
• Maintain proper records of contracts, correspondence, approvals, notices, and contractual documentation.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, applicable laws, and approved commercial terms.
• Support project teams in resolving contractual issues with contractors, consultants, and vendors.
• Participate in negotiations with contractors and suppliers to achieve commercially viable outcomes.
• Prepare MIS reports, contract status reports, commercial dashboards, and management updates.
• Ensure timely contract closure, reconciliation, release of retention/security deposits, and final settlement.
• Assist the Legal team in contractual disputes, arbitration, and litigation matters where required.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related field.
• MBA/PG Diploma in Contracts, Commercial Management, or Construction Management will be an advantage.
• 5-7 years of relevant experience in real estate, construction, infrastructure, or EPC.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, BOQ, billing, variations, claims, and commercial management.
• Good understanding of contract laws and standard construction contract conditions.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, documentation, and communication skills.