Contract Lead PMC

AECOM; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Aecom in Ahmedabad, India, is seeking a Contract Lead PMC to oversee contractual and commercial governance for large infrastructure projects. The role focuses on contract compliance, claims management, and risk mitigation. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related fields and at least 12 years of experience in contract management within the infrastructure or energy sectors. The position requires strong negotiation skills and attention to detail, supporting a variety of high-stakes projects including power transmission and renewable energy initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12+ years in contract/commercial management within infrastructure or energy projects.
• Proven experience in PMC / EPC / EPCM environments.
• Strong exposure to claims management, variations, EOT, dispute avoidance, and final account settlement.

Responsibilities

• Administer contracts and ensure compliance with conditions and obligations.
• Lead preparation and negotiation of variations, claims, and EOT submissions.
• Identify and mitigate commercial and contractual risks across the project lifecycle.
• Manage procurement and vendor contract negotiations.
• Collaborate with project controls and finance teams for cost control.

Skills

Contractual risk management

Claims management

Contract administration

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering / Construction Management / Quantity Surveying

Post-graduate qualification in Contracts / Commercial Management / Law

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Role Overview

The Contract Lead PMC is responsible for end-to-end contractual and commercial governance of large, complex, and multi-stakeholder infrastructure projects. Acting as the Owner’s commercial representative, the role ensures contractual compliance, commercial protection, risk mitigation, and effective claims management throughout the project lifecycle. The position plays a critical role in safeguarding project margins, managing contractual risks, and enabling successful delivery of power transmission (up to 765 kV), HVDC (800 kV), and hybrid renewable energy projects (Solar, Wind, BESS at GW scale). The role interfaces closely with Project Management, Engineering (Electrical/Civil/IC), Procurement, QA/QC, HSE, Finance, and Legal, ensuring integrated commercial decision-making aligned with project and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

1. Contract Administration Governance

• Administer EPC, EPCM, PMC, Design Build, and item‑rate contracts from award through close‑out.
• Ensure strict compliance with contract conditions, scope definitions, milestones, payment terms, and statutory obligations.
• Maintain comprehensive contract documentation including:
  • Contract registers
  • Correspondence logs
  • Change/variation trackers
  • Claims and dispute registers
• Provide interpretation of contract clauses and advise project teams on contractual rights, obligations, and risk exposure.
• Align contract administration practices with AECOM PMO/PMC governance frameworks and reporting systems.

2. Variations, Claims EOT Management

• Lead preparation, evaluation, and negotiation of:
  • Variation Orders (VOs)
  • Change Orders / Change Requests
  • Claims (cost time)
  • Extension of Time (EOT) submissions
• Perform detailed delay and disruption analysis (concurrent delays, critical path impact, entitlement validation).
• Quantify cost/time implications of scope changes and project deviations.
• Ensure robust documentation and defensible positions for claim submissions and dispute resolution.
• Drive proactive claim strategy to maximize entitlement recovery and minimize exposure.

3. Commercial Contractual Risk Management

• Identify, evaluate, and mitigate commercial and contractual risks across project lifecycle stages.
• Support pre‑award activities including:
  • Contract reviews
  • Risk allocation analysis
  • Commercial clarifications and deviations
• Ensure effective contractual flow‑down of obligations to subcontractors and vendors.
• Advise Project Director/Manager on commercial strategies, risk mitigation plans, and dispute avoidance mechanisms.
• Maintain and update project risk registers in alignment with PMO governance.

4. Subcontract Vendor Contract Management

• Support Procurement and Legal teams in drafting and negotiating:
  • Subcontracts
  • Letters of Intent (LOIs)
  • Purchase Orders (POs)
• Ensure back‑to‑back alignment with main contract, including:
  • Scope and technical specifications
  • Payment terms and milestones
  • Liquidated Damages (LDs)
  • Warranties, indemnities, and liabilities
  • Insurance and statutory compliance
• Manage subcontractor claims, variations, and final account settlements.
• Ensure commercial closure of all subcontract packages in line with project timelines.

5. Cost Control Financial Coordination

• Collaborate with Project Controls, Quantity Surveying (QS), and Finance teams to:
  • Monitor budgets, forecasts, and cost performance
  • Track committed vs actual costs
  • Support margin protection initiatives
• Review and certify:
  • Client invoices and RA bills
  • Payment certificates and milestones
• Support cash flow forecasting and working capital optimization.
• Provide structured inputs for:
  • Monthly commercial reports
  • Management dashboards
  • Project review meetings

6. Client Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary commercial and contractual interface with:
  • Clients / Owners
  • Consultants
  • EPC Contractors and key subcontractors
• Participate in:
  • Progress review meetings
  • Commercial negotiations
  • Dispute resolution discussions
• Support senior management during escalations and arbitration/litigation processes.
• Ensure alignment of commercial actions with overall project delivery strategy.

Project Exposure

• Power Transmission Distribution Systems up to 765 kV (AIS/GIS substations and transmission lines)
• HVDC Projects up to 800 kV (LCC/VSC systems)
• Hybrid Renewable Energy Projects:
  • Utility‑scale Solar PV
  • Wind Energy
  • Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
• Large infrastructure, industrial, and mission‑critical facilities (including data centres)
• Multi‑phase and long‑duration CAPEX programs

Contractual Commercial Expertise

• In‑depth knowledge of:
  • FIDIC contracts (Red, Yellow, Silver Books)
  • Custom EPC / EPCM frameworks
  • CPWD / Indian contracting practices
• Strong understanding of:
  • Contract law fundamentals
  • Commercial risk allocation
  • Claims and dispute mechanisms

Project Commercial Management

• Ability to manage multiple contracts across parallel projects
• Strong analytical and commercial evaluation capability
• Proficiency in:
  • MS Excel (costing, cash flow, analysis)
  • Contract management systems and reporting tools

Integration with Engineering PMO

• Understanding of project interfaces across:
  • Electrical (substations, transmission, renewable integration)
  • Civil Structural works
  • IC / SCADA systems
• Alignment with QA/QC and HSE contractual obligations

Behavioral Competencies

• Strong commercial acumen with high attention to detail
• Proactive, solution‑oriented, and risk‑aware mindset
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• High level of integrity and professional ethics
• Ability to operate effectively in fast‑paced, high‑value, multi‑contract environments

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering / Construction Management / Quantity Surveying or equivalent
• Post‑graduate qualification or certification in Contracts / Commercial Management / Law preferred
• Minimum 12+ years in contract/commercial management within infrastructure or energy projects
• Proven experience in PMC / EPC / EPCM environments
• Strong exposure to:
  • Claims management
  • Variations and EOT
  • Dispute avoidance and resolution
  • Final account settlement
• Experience in multi‑stakeholder, long‑duration projects is essential