Contracts Manager

Tata Projects; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Projects in Mumbai seeks a Contract Manager to oversee contract administration, claims management, and compliance across projects. You will coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, protect company interests, and manage documentation through the contract lifecycle.

Ideal candidates have hands-on experience with FIDIC or similar contracts, and strong skills in drafting, risk analysis, and variations/claims management. EPC mega infra exposure is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering is required; PG in Construction Management is preferred.
• Experience in EPC contracts and mega infrastructure projects is essential.
• Hands-on experience across contract lifecycle stages including drafting, implementation, renewals, variations and claims.

Responsibilities

• Provide organizational oversight of initiation, monitoring and compliance of contracts.
• Educate stakeholders about rights and responsibilities per contract conditions.
• Develop improvements to contracting programs, policies and procedures.
• Manage contract lifecycle and ensure contractual duties are met.
• Conduct periodic compliance reviews and provide resolutions.
• Assist in drafting, negotiating and executing contractual terms.

Skills

Contract management

Contract drafting

Stakeholder coordination

Risk analysis

Claim management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Postgraduate in Construction Management

Tools

Primavera

MS Project

Job description

Urgent Opportunity for the role of Contract Manager for Mumbai Office

Position Summary

The candidate shall be responsible for managing all contractual related matters including contract administration, claim management, ensuring compliance with legal and contractual obligations. The role requires coordination with internal and external stakeholders protecting the companys interests. The candidate shall manage contract and sub-contract documentation, prepare and administer routine correspondence, actively monitor contract deliverables with timelines, identify, record and inform compliance requirements, identify appropriate strategy to achieve contract outcomes, analyse contract performance and risks, MIS, consult with stakeholders and maintain a positive and effective work relationship. The candidate should be having hands‑on experience on various stages of the contract lifecycle (including contract drafting, implementation, contract renewal, variations and claims management). The candidate should have knowledge of various FIDIC contracts or other similar contracts.

Responsibilities

• Provides organizational oversight of initiation, monitoring and compliance of contracts. Educate the stakeholders about their rights and responsibilities as per the conditions laid in the contract.
• Identify need for and develop improvements to contracting programs, policies and procedures. Manage the contract lifecycle and ensure that all contractual accountability and duties are met.
• Perform periodic reviews of compliances under the contracts and provide resolution services whenever a situation arises.
• Provide inputs in drafting, negotiating and executing contractual terms.
• Maintain confidentiality of information and communicate effectively.
• Perform all the analytical requirements of the position including delay analysis, variation and claim analysis.

Experience & Education

• Bachelors degree in engineering. PG in Construction Management preferable
• Experience:
• Experience of working in EPC type of contracts . Mega Infrastructure Projects, Industrial projects related to Semiconductor, Data Centre, Electronics, Pharma.
• Prior experience working as a contract manager for a period of 10 years
• Contract drafting
• Accuracy and high attention to detail
• Working knowledge of contract management system and analysis software (Primavera or MS Project