Contracts and Procurement Manager – Transmission Line and Substation

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Khavda; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM India Private Limited is seeking a Contracts and Procurement Manager for on-site work in Gujarat to oversee project contracts and procurement activities for transmission line and substation projects. You will protect commercial interests, manage variations, claims, EOTs, and RA bills while ensuring compliance with contract terms.

The role requires 10+ years in contract administration on major infrastructure or power projects, with experience in EPC, turnkey, or FIDIC contracts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years of contract administration experience in major infrastructure or power projects.
• Experience in EPC, item-rate, turnkey or FIDIC-based contracts.
• Knowledge of variations, claims, extension of time, payment certification and dispute avoidance.
• Familiarity with transmission line, substation and HVDC equipment procurement.

Responsibilities

• Review contract conditions, technical scope, BOQ, payment terms, milestones and contractor obligations.
• Establish contract-administration procedures, correspondence protocols and contractual registers.
• Monitor compliance with contractual notices, securities, insurance, warranties and statutory obligations.
• Review variation proposals, change requests and scope-deviation submissions.
• Assess contractor claims for additional cost and extension of time in coordination with planning and technical teams.
• Verify claim entitlement, causation, substantiation, records and contractual notice compliance.
• Review RA bills, milestone invoices, quantity measurements, material reconciliation and supporting documentation.
• Recommend payment certification, withholding or recovery based on verified contractual performance.
• Maintain variation, claim, EOT, payment, guarantee, insurance and contractual correspondence registers.
• Monitor procurement schedules, vendor approvals, manufacturing progress, inspection, dispatch and delivery of critical materials and equipment.
• Review vendor and subcontractor compliance with approved specifications and contractual requirements.
• Support commercial negotiations and preparation of recommendations to the Client.
• Identify potential contractual exposures and recommend mitigation or dispute-avoidance measures.
• Support contract close-out, final account settlement, completion certification and release of contractual securities.
• Ensure commercial assessments are evidence-based and supported by contemporaneous project records.
• Contract-administration plan.
• Variation and change-control register.
• Claim and EOT assessment reports.
• RA bill and payment-certification recommendations.
• Procurement and expediting dashboard.
• Final account and contract close-out report.

Skills

Contract administration

Procurement

EPC contracts

FIDIC

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or equivalent

Job description

Contracts and Procurement Manager – Transmission Line and Substation

• Full-time
• Business Group: DCS
• Legal Entity: AECOM India Private Limited
• Business Line: Energy
• Work Location Model: On-Site
• Operating Group: International
• Primary Location: IN - Ahmedabad Metro - 3rd Floor, Ka

At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.

We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.

Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team – 47,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.

Job Purpose

Administer project contracts and monitor procurement activities to protect the Client's contractual and commercial interests, including variations, claims, extension of time, RA bills, BOQ control and contractor compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Review contract conditions, technical scope, BOQ, payment terms, milestones and contractor obligations.
• Establish contract-administration procedures, correspondence protocols and contractual registers.
• Monitor compliance with contractual notices, securities, insurance, warranties and statutory obligations.
• Review variation proposals, change requests and scope-deviation submissions.
• Assess contractor claims for additional cost and extension of time in coordination with planning and technical teams.
• Verify claim entitlement, causation, substantiation, records and contractual notice compliance.
• Review RA bills, milestone invoices, quantity measurements, material reconciliation and supporting documentation.
• Recommend payment certification, withholding or recovery based on verified contractual performance.
• Maintain variation, claim, EOT, payment, guarantee, insurance and contractual correspondence registers.
• Monitor procurement schedules, vendor approvals, manufacturing progress, inspection, dispatch and delivery of critical materials and equipment.
• Review vendor and subcontractor compliance with approved specifications and contractual requirements.
• Support commercial negotiations and preparation of recommendations to the Client.
• Identify potential contractual exposures and recommend mitigation or dispute-avoidance measures.
• Support contract close-out, final account settlement, completion certification and release of contractual securities.
• Ensure commercial assessments are evidence-based and supported by contemporaneous project records.
• Contract-administration plan.
• Variation and change-control register.
• Claim and EOT assessment reports.
• RA bill and payment-certification recommendations.
• Procurement and expediting dashboard.
• Final account and contract close-out report.

Minimum Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years of contract administration experience in major infrastructure or power projects.
• Experience in EPC, item-rate, turnkey or FIDIC-based contracts.
• Knowledge of variations, claims, extension of time, payment certification and dispute avoidance.
• Familiarity with transmission line, substation and HVDC equipment procurement.

The position will be site-based at Khavda or Surat and may require travel between project locations, contractor offices, manufacturing facilities and client offices.

The successful candidate will work within a multidisciplinary AECOM Energy team supporting the safe and successful delivery of major HVDC and transmission infrastructure projects.

To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options,well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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