Contracts Manager

Nandha Constructions; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Nandha Constructions is seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee contracts, variations, payments, risk, and close-out across villa, residential, commercial, and infra projects in Bengaluru. You will coordinate with project teams, consultants, finance, and legal to ensure compliance and commercial performance.

The role requires strong negotiation, analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills, plus knowledge of Indian contract law and dispute resolution. MS Excel proficiency is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction contracts and commercial management.
• Knowledge of BOQs, drawings, specifications, payment terms.
• Experience with villas, residential, commercial, or infra projects.
• Ability to analyze scope and assess cost/time implications.
• Familiarity with Indian contract law and dispute resolution preferred.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Documentation

Communication

Problem solving

Contract management

Education

Civil Engineering

Construction Management

Quantity Surveying

Contract Management

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Contract registers

Document management systems

Construction planning systems

Job description

Role & responsibilities ;

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

The Contracts Manager will be evaluated based on the following parameters:

1. Contractual Completeness: Accuracy and completeness of contracts, work orders, scope definitions, and commercial terms.
2. Contract Compliance: Timely fulfilment and monitoring of contractual obligations by the company and its contractors.
3. Variation Control: Timely assessment, documentation, approval, and reconciliation of variations.
4. Claims Management: Effectiveness in preventing unsupported claims and resolving valid claims in accordance with the contract.
5. Commercial Risk Management: Early identification and mitigation of contractual risks and potential financial exposure.
6. Billing Accuracy: Reduction in incorrect, duplicate, unsupported, or contractually inadmissible payment claims.
7. Delay and Milestone Monitoring: Timely identification and documentation of delays, extensions, and applicable contractual remedies.
8. Contract Closure: Timely reconciliation and closure of completed contracts, subject to resolution of outstanding obligations.
9. Documentation and Audit Readiness: Completeness, accuracy, and accessibility of contractual records.
10. Commercial Protection: Prevention of avoidable losses arising from ambiguous scope, unauthorised variations, missed notices, and weak contract administration.
11. Dispute Prevention: Reduction in avoidable contractual disputes through clear documentation, timely communication, and effective administration.
12. Process Efficiency: Improvement in contract turnaround time, approval workflows, reporting accuracy, and coordination across departments.

Preferred candidate profile

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Contract Management, or a related discipline.
• Relevant experience in construction contracts, commercial management, contract administration, or real estate development.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, BOQs, drawings, specifications, payment terms, variations, claims, and final account settlement.
• Experience managing contracts for villas, residential buildings, commercial developments, or infrastructure projects.
• Practical knowledge of contractor appointment, commercial negotiations, payment certification, retention, guarantees, and contractual risk management.
• Ability to analyse construction scope, identify contractual gaps, and assess cost and time implications.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, contract registers, and document management systems.
• Familiarity with construction planning and project management systems is an advantage.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with contractors, consultants, project teams, finance personnel, management, and legal counsel.
• Knowledge of applicable Indian contract law, construction-related legal requirements, and dispute resolution processes is preferred.