Contracts Engineer-E4-Contracts-PMO

TATA Consulting Engineers Limited; Pune District; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Consulting Engineers Limited (TCE) is a leading Indian private sector engineering and project consultancy with global reach. We are seeking an experienced Contract Manager to oversee contract administration and commercial governance for a large-scale project in Gadchiroli, Maharashtra.

The role requires expertise in contract management, dispute resolution, and stakeholder coordination within industrial, mining, steel, or infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• 12 to 15 years of experience in contract management, contract administration, or commercial management.
• Experience in beneficiation plants, mining projects, steel plants, industrial construction, power, or large infrastructure projects will be preferred.
• Strong understanding of EPC/EPCM contracts, subcontract management, claims management, and contract risk mitigation.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in contract interpretation and project commercial controls.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced project environment and manage multiple contractor interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and administer the prime contracts of all major contractors engaged in the project.
• Review, interpret, and explain contractual obligations, terms, and commitments to project stakeholders and contractor personnel.
• Resolve contractual ambiguities and provide guidance to ensure smooth execution of project activities.
• Ensure contractors comply with all requirements, conditions, and obligations specified under the prime contracts.
• Monitor contract performance and identify potential contractual risks, deviations, or disputes.
• Coordinate with project, procurement, engineering, and commercial teams to ensure effective contract implementation.
• Manage contract correspondence, notices, claims, variations, extensions of time, and contractual documentation.
• Ensure proper administration of contracts through an auditable and transparent process.
• Support project management in commercial negotiations and contract-related decision‑making.
• Maintain records of contractual commitments, deliverables, milestones, and compliance requirements.
• Assist in dispute avoidance and resolution through proactive contract management practices.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, legal requirements, and project governance standards.

Education

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

Job description

Tata Consulting Engineers Limited (TCE) is the largest Indian private sector engineering and project consultancy and an emerging global leader in integrated engineering solutions. With more than 60 years of engineering excellence, TCE has a presence in over 64 countries and over 12000 completed projects, the company operates in 3 core Industry segments -Infrastructure (Water, Environment, Urban Development, Buildings, Manufacturing Facilities, Ports and Harbours, Transportation), Power (Thermal, Hydro, Nuclear, Renewable, Transmission and Distribution) and Resources - Hydrocarbons and Chemicals (Oil, Gas and Refineries, Chemicals, Petrochemicals, Fertilizers, Speciality Chemicals, Pulp and Paper, Cement, Food, Pharmaceuticals and Beverages, Tyre, Glass) as well as Mining and Metallurgy (Mining, Geology, Beneficiation, Steel, Non-ferrous). TCE serves domestic as well as international markets and is known for several first-of-its-kind projects offering Engineering Studies, Design Engineering Services, Project Management Consultancy Services, OPEX and IIOT across all three verticals. A part of Tata Group - India’s most respected group, TCE is a 100 percent subsidiary of Tata Sons Limited Design your Future with us At TCE, you will experience a supportive environment that empowers you to excel, whether you are based in our offices or at a client site. We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a workplace where every individual can thrive by contributing their unique skills and perspectives to deliver exceptional results for our clients. Our comprehensive compensation and benefits packages are designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families, complemented by a robust global well-being program. As a leading global infrastructure firm, we are committed to your growth and success, offering access to cutting-edge technology and impactful projects that offer flexibility and significant professional opportunities. Join us and become part of a global company that values your potential and supports your career development.

Key Responsibilities

Position: Contract Manager
Location: Gadchiroli, Maharashtra
Industry: Industrial / Mining & Mineral Processing Projects
Experience: 12 to 15 Years
Qualification: B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

About the Role

We are looking for an experiencedContract Manager to oversee contract administration and commercial compliance for a large-scale project in Gadchiroli, Maharashtra. The role requires a professional with strong expertise in contract management, contractor coordination, dispute resolution, and project commercial governance within industrial, mining, steel, or infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and administer the prime contracts of all major contractors engaged in the project.
• Review, interpret, and explain contractual obligations, terms, and commitments to project stakeholders and contractor personnel.
• Resolve contractual ambiguities and provide guidance to ensure smooth execution of project activities.
• Ensure contractors comply with all requirements, conditions, and obligations specified under the prime contracts.
• Monitor contract performance and identify potential contractual risks, deviations, or disputes.
• Coordinate with project, procurement, engineering, and commercial teams to ensure effective contract implementation.
• Manage contract correspondence, notices, claims, variations, extensions of time, and contractual documentation.
• Ensure proper administration of contracts through an auditable and transparent process.
• Support project management in commercial negotiations and contract-related decision‑making.
• Maintain records of contractual commitments, deliverables, milestones, and compliance requirements.
• Assist in dispute avoidance and resolution through proactive contract management practices.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, legal requirements, and project governance standards.

Desired Candidate Profile

• 12 to 15 years of experience in contract management, contract administration, or commercial management.
• Experience in beneficiation plants, mining projects, steel plants, industrial construction, power, or large infrastructure projects will be preferred.
• Strong understanding of EPC/EPCM contracts, subcontract management, claims management, and contract risk mitigation.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in contract interpretation and project commercial controls.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced project environment and manage multiple contractor interfaces.