Contracts Manager

Cushman & Wakefield; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to administer and manage all project contracts on a landmark building project. You will ensure compliance with contractual obligations, prepare and review correspondence, and lead contract administration across contractors and subcontractors.

The role requires a civil engineering or related degree and 12-15 years in contracts/commercial management for large projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 12-15 years of experience in Contracts Management, Commercial Management, or Quantity Surveying for large building construction projects.
• Proven experience in contract administration, claims management, contractual correspondence, EOTs, variations, contract amendments, project closure, and final settlements.
• Strong understanding of FIDIC, EPC, item-rate, lump-sum, and design-build contracts along with commercial and contractual risk management.
• Excellent negotiation, stakeholder management, dispute resolution, communication, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer and manage all project contracts, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, project requirements, and company procedures.
• Prepare, review, and manage contractual correspondence, notices, claims, change orders, variations, amendments, and EOT submissions.
• Lead contractor and subcontractor contract administration including work orders, payment certifications, contractual compliance, and dispute resolution.
• Monitor commercial risks, contractual entitlements, project costs, and claims to safeguard project profitability and minimize exposure.
• Manage project close-out activities including final account settlement, contract closure, reconciliation, completion certifications, DLP obligations, and final documentation.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Dispute resolution

Communication

Documentation

Contract administration

Claims management

EOTs

Variations

Final settlements

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related discipline

Job description

Job Title

Contracts Manager

Job Description Summary

About the Role: Administer and manage all project contracts, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, project requirements, and company procedures. Prepare, review, and manage contractual correspondence, notices, claims, change orders, variations, amendments, and extension of time (EOT) submissions. Lead contractor and subcontractor contract administration including work orders, payment certifications, contractual compliance, and dispute resolution. Monitor commercial risks, contractual entitlements, project costs, and claims to safeguard project profitability and minimize exposure. Manage project close-out activities including final account settlement, contract closure, reconciliation, completion certifications, defect liability period (DLP) obligations, and final documentation.

About You

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or related discipline. Minimum 12-15 years of experience in Contracts Management, Commercial Management, or Quantity Surveying for large building construction projects. Proven experience in contract administration, claims management, contractual correspondence, EOTs, variations, contract amendments, project closure, and final settlements. Strong understanding of FIDIC, EPC, item-rate, lump-sum, and design-build contracts along with commercial and contractual risk management. Excellent negotiation, stakeholder management, dispute resolution, communication, and documentation skills.

Why Join Cushman & Wakefield?

Opportunity to work on a landmark university campus construction project. Exposure to large-scale institutional building developments with leading consultants, contractors, and stakeholders. Collaborative work environment with strong opportunities for professional growth and career advancement. We're committed to providing work-life balance for our people in an inclusive, rewarding environment. We encourage continuous learning, professional development, and career progression while empowering our teams to deliver excellence on every project. We have a vision of the future, where people simply belong. That's why we support and celebrate inclusive causes throughout the year and every day. We embrace diversity across race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status. We ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion are part of our DNA as a global community. If you want to be part of an organization where everyone can thrive, join us.

About Cushman & Wakefield

INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield” About Cushman & Wakefield Cushman & Wakefield Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global commercial real estate services firm for occupiers and investors with approximately 53,000 employees in over 350 offices and nearly 60 countries. In 2025, the firm reported revenue of $10.3 billion across its core service lines of services, Leasing, Capital markets, and Valuation and other. Built around the belief that Better never settles, the firm receives numerous industry and business accolades for its award-winning culture. For additional information, visit www.cushmanwakefield.com