Contracts Manager
Cushman & Wakefield
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Job summary
Cushman & Wakefield in Dehradun seeks a Contracts Manager for the greenfield campus development. You will oversee complete lifecycle management of construction contracts, including tendering, vendor negotiations, claims management, and compliance with contractual obligations to ensure timely, cost-effective delivery.
You will collaborate with project management, procurement, engineering, legal, finance, consultants, and contractors to safeguard commercial interests and maintain strong
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil/Construction related field required.
- Master's degree or MBA in Contracts preferred.
- Professional certifications in Contract Management, Procurement, FIDIC, or equivalent advantageous.
Responsibilities
- Draft, review, negotiate, and administer EPC and related contracts.
- Manage end-to-end tendering from RFQ to contract award.
- Oversee bills, change orders, variations, and claims management.
- Coordinate with legal, finance, project teams, and stakeholders.
- Prepare regular commercial and contract status reports for management.
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Job description
Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Construction of Educational/Corporate Campus
The Contracts Manager will be responsible for the complete lifecycle management of construction contracts for a greenfield campus development project in Dehradun. The role will oversee contract administration, tendering, vendor negotiations, claims management, commercial risk mitigation, and compliance with contractual obligations to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery.
The incumbent will work closely with project management, procurement, engineering, legal, finance, consultants, and contractors to safeguard the organization's commercial interests while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.
- Draft, review, negotiate, and administer EPC, civil, MEP, architectural, infrastructure, and consultancy contracts.
- Ensure all contracts are aligned with project requirements, company policies, and applicable laws.
- Monitor contractor compliance with contractual terms and conditions.
- Maintain contract registers, amendments, correspondence, and documentation.
- Manage the end-to-end tendering process from RFQ/RFP issuance to contract award.
- Evaluate commercial bids and conduct cost analysis.
- Prepare comparative statements and commercial evaluation reports.
- Lead contract negotiations with contractors, suppliers, and consultants.
- Review bills, change orders, variation orders, and claims submitted by contractors.
- Ensure accurate valuation and certification of work completed.
- Assess commercial implications of design changes and scope variations.
- Support project budgeting and cost forecasting activities.
- Evaluate extension of time (EOT) claims and additional cost claims.
- Identify contractual risks and propose mitigation measures.
- Coordinate with legal teams on disputes, arbitration, and claims settlements.
- Maintain records required for dispute management and contractual audits.
- Assess contractual and commercial risks throughout the project lifecycle.
- Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, project governance standards, and company policies.
- Monitor insurance, guarantees, bonds, and contractual securities.
- Collaborate with project teams, consultants, contractors, procurement, finance, and legal departments.
- Participate in project review meetings and provide contractual guidance.
- Prepare regular commercial and contract status reports for management.
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or related discipline.
- Master's degree/MBA in Contracts, Construction Management, or Commercial Management preferred.
- Professional certifications in Contract Management, Procurement, FIDIC, RICS, or equivalent will be an advantage.
- 10-15 years of experience in contract management and commercial functions within construction, infrastructure, real estate, educational campuses, industrial projects, or large institutional developments.
- Proven experience handling contracts valued above INR 100 Crores.
- Strong exposure to EPC, item-rate, lump-sum, and consultancy contracts.
- Experience in managing multi-disciplinary construction packages is preferred.
- Contract drafting and negotiation
- FIDIC and standard construction contract frameworks
- Tendering and procurement management
- Quantity surveying and cost management
- Claims management and dispute resolution
- Commercial risk assessment
- Knowledge of construction laws and regulations
- Proficiency in MS Office, ERP systems, and contract management software
- Strong negotiation and influencing skills
- Analytical and commercial acumen
- Excellent stakeholder management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving mindset
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Ability to work under strict project timelines
- Timely execution and administration of contracts
- Reduction in commercial and contractual risks
- Effective management of variations and claims
- Cost savings achieved through negotiations
- Contractor compliance rates
- Resolution of contractual disputes within agreed timelines
- Accuracy of commercial reporting and documentation
- Educational Campus Development
- Corporate Campus Development
- Institutional Projects
- Real Estate & Construction
- Infrastructure Projects
- EPC Organizations
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