Contract and Procurement - Transmission / Substation

AECOM; Pune District, Ahmedabad District; Vor Ort; INR 3.000.000 - 5.000.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

AECOM is seeking a highly experienced Contract & Procurement Lead for PSS & Transmission Line PMC to oversee contract administration, procurement compliance, and commercial governance for EHV/UHV substations and transmission line projects in India.

The role emphasizes managing contractual obligations, variation management, claims support, payment certification, and risk exposure while guiding client decisions through project execution and handover.

Qualifikationen

• 7–10 years of experience in contract administration, procurement management, or commercial governance roles.
• Experience with EHV/UHV Substations (400 kV / 765 kV) and Transmission Line Projects.
• Exposure to PMC/Owner's Engineer environments and large infrastructure programs.
• Knowledge of procurement workflows for major electrical equipment and balance-of-plant packages.

Aufgaben

• Oversee contract administration and commercial governance for EHV/UHV substations and transmission line packages.
• Monitor variation orders, EOTs, claims, and payment-related activities with timely documentation.
• Coordinate with SCM, planning, engineering, QS, and construction teams to manage procurement interfaces and risks.
• Prepare commercial status reports and risk assessments for project leadership.
• Ensure contractual communications and notices are issued within required timelines.

Kenntnisse

Contract administration

Procurement governance

Commercial governance

Variation & Change management

Claims & EOT assessment

Payment certification support

Risk management

Supply chain coordination

Documentation & reporting

Ausbildung

B.E./B.Tech in Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MRICS certification

RICS Accreditation

PMP Certification

Procurement & Contract Management Training

Jobbeschreibung

Company Overview

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm delivering planning, design, engineering, program management, and construction management services across energy, transportation, water, environmental, and renewable energy sectors. With a presence in over 150 countries, AECOM partners with clients to deliver complex, sustainable infrastructure projects that create lasting value.

Role Overview

AECOM is seeking a highly experienced Contract & Procurement Lead PSS & Transmission Line PMC to oversee contract administration, procurement compliance, and commercial governance activities for EHV/UHV substations ( 765 kV substations) and transmission line projects. The role focuses on managing contractual obligations, procurement interfaces, variations, claims, payment support, and commercial risk exposure while supporting informed client decision-making throughout project execution and handover.

Key Responsibilities

Contract Administration & Commercial Management

• Monitor contractual obligations, notices, correspondence, claims-related communications, and compliance with contract requirements.
• Track variation orders, change requests, compensation events, extensions of time (EOT), and associated contractual entitlements.
• Review contractor submissions, contractual claims, and supporting documentation for completeness and compliance.
• Maintain contract action registers, commercial trackers, and correspondence logs to ensure full traceability of project decisions.
• Support preparation of commercial assessments and recommendations related to variations, claims, and contractual disputes.

Procurement Compliance & Supply Chain Coordination

• Monitor procurement activities associated with major substation and transmission line packages, including transformers, reactors, AIS/GIS equipment, switchyard materials, towers, conductors, insulators, and protection systems.
• Review procurement compliance documentation, including MDCCs, inspection release notes (IRNs), vendor inspection reports, and material approval records.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain Management (SCM) teams to track procurement status, manufacturing progress, inspection releases, and delivery milestones.
• Verify procurement records are maintained in accordance with project procedures and client requirements.
• Monitor supply-chain related risks that could impact project schedules and contractual obligations.

Interface Coordination & Risk Management

• Coordinate with Planning, Quantity Surveying (QS), Engineering, Construction, and SCM teams to assess schedule impacts, delivery status, and commercial implications.
• Support evaluation of delay events, procurement constraints, and contractual risks affecting project execution.
• Identify and elevate significant commercial exposures, entitlement issues, claims risks, and procurement concerns to the Contract & Commercial Lead.
• Participate in commercial review meetings and provide contractual guidance to project stakeholders.
• Ensure all formal communications and notices are issued within contractual timelines.

Project Controls & Reporting

• Maintain commercial dashboards, action registers, variation logs, claim trackers, and procurement compliance reports.
• Support payment application reviews through coordination with QS and project delivery teams.
• Prepare contractual and commercial status reports for project leadership and client representatives.
• Track resolution of outstanding commercial actions and procurement-related contractual issues.
• Provide regular updates on commercial risks, procurement performance, and contract compliance status.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• B.E./B.Tech in Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering.

Experience

• 7–10 years of experience in contract administration, procurement management, or commercial governance roles within:
• EHV/UHV Substations (400 kV / 765 kV)
• Transmission Line Projects
• Power Transmission & Distribution Infrastructure
• Renewable Energy Projects
• EPC/PMC Power Infrastructure Projects

Preferred Experience

• Experience managing contract administration and procurement compliance for 765 kV substations and transmission line packages.
• Strong exposure to variation management, EOT assessments, claims support, payment certification, and contractual correspondence.
• Familiarity with procurement workflows for major electrical equipment, transmission materials, and balance-of-plant packages.
• Experience working in PMC, Owner's Engineer, or large infrastructure project environments.

Preferred Certifications & Training

• MRICS / RICS Accreditation
• NICMAR Certification
• WorldCC (IACCM) Certification
• PMP Certification
• Contract Management Certification
• Procurement Compliance & Claims Management Training

Key Competencies

• Contract Administration
• Procurement Compliance Management
• Commercial Governance
• Variation & Change Management
• Claims & EOT Assessment
• Contract Risk Management
• Payment Certification Support
• Supply Chain & Procurement Coordination
• Commercial Reporting & Documentation
• Stakeholder Management
• 400 kV / 765 kV Substation Projects
• Transmission Line Commercial Management

Principal Client-Facing Outputs

• PSS & Transmission Line Contractual and Commercial Action Register
• Variation Order and Change Management Reports
• Claims and Commercial Risk Assessment Reports
• Payment Support and Commercial Review Packages
• MDCC / IRN / Procurement Compliance Status Reports
• Contract Correspondence and Notice Registers
• Commercial Governance and Risk Exposure Reports

Reporting Relationship

Reports To: Team Leader – PSS & Transmission Line PMC

Functional Reporting: Contract & Commercial Lead – PMO