Contracts Engineer

Kalpataru International; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kalpataru Projects International Ltd in Mumbai seeks a Contracts & Claims professional with 8-15 years of experience in oil & gas projects. BE/BTech with PMP/NICMAR/LLB is preferred. The role covers contract administration, claims, variations, client meetings, and legal support to dispute resolution.

You will guide PMs and engineers on contractual obligations, review tenders for risk, and manage MIS across projects. Strong analytical and deadline-driven skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Contract management and administration of projects.
• Variations / extra work claims and delay analysis.
• Liaison with client/consultant to avoid liabilities/recoveries.
• Assistance to legal for disputes and arbitration inputs.
• Tender review for contractual risks and signing sound contracts.
• Drafting and finalization of MoUs for consortium/JV.

Responsibilities

• Manage contract administration for projects and extensions.
• Prepare submissions for variations and ensure timely approvals.
• Engage with clients to resolve contractual issues and ensure project closure.
• Support legal with disputes and arbitration-related inputs.
• Review tender documents to identify contractual risks and mitigation.
• Draft MoUs for consortium/JV with partners as needed.
• Guide project teams on contractual obligations and MIS maintenance.
• Monitor and reconcile contracts-related data and reporting

Skills

Analytical reasoning

Problem solving

Team player

Ability to work under tight deadlines

Education

BE / BTech + PMP/NICMAR/LLB

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Opening for Contracts & Claims at Kalpataru Projects International Ltd in the Oil & Gas.

Education: BE /B Tech + PMP/NICMAR/LLB

Experience: 8-15 yrs.

Areas of Responsibilities:

• Contract Management/Administration of projects. Submission of request for extension of time/delay analysis to ensure waiver of LD
• Manage Variations /Extra Work claims - Preparation of submissions & along with claims computation in consultation with the Project team, follow up for approval of Variations Correspondence with client/consultant in order to avoid any liabilities/recoveries.
• Take up the Contractual Issues with Client; attend meetings with Client to find resolution for the same. Management and reconciliation of legacy projects, debt collection, dispute/claims resolution and project closure.
• Assistance to legal for Initiation of the Dispute Recourse. To provide inputs to legal counsels for the arbitration-related matter and other legal issues of the Projects. Preparation of statement of claims, rejoinders and oral submissions.
• Review the tender document to understand Contractual Risks, discuss and seek suitable changes in COC from Client, highlight contractual risks/ mitigation measures during the tender review meetings. In the event of award, ensure signing of sound contracts.
• Association Agreements: Drafting, negotiation and finalization of MoUs for Consortium/ Joint Venture, Nominated Subcontractor with partners as required during the bid stage/post award.
• Guide proactively to Project Managers/Contract Engineers/Planning Managers on contractual obligations and protecting the interest of the company.
• Handling subcontract related legal issues.Maintaining & monitoring of Contracts MIS.

Competencies:

• Acquaintance with Indian Contracts Act, Indian Arbitration & Conciliation Act,FIDIC etc.
• Knowledge of Standard Forms of Contract of Oil & Gas PSUs.
• Contract reading & Interpretation Skills
• Logical Approach
• Team Player
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Excel (advanced) and PowerPoint (preferred).
• Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines.