Contracts Specialist-C4-Contracts-PMO

TATA Consulting Engineers Limited; Pune District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Consulting Engineers Limited in India seeks a seasoned Contracts Specialist to lead contract formation, administration and risk mitigation for complex engineering projects. This role demands deep knowledge of contracts, pre-and post-award processes, and leadership of a dedicated contracts team.

You will manage pre- and post-award activities, guide a team of contract professionals, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery across Design-Build and professional services contracts.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing contracts for large engineering projects.
• Strong negotiation and dispute resolution skills.
• Ability to lead a team of contract professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to Contract Management including pre-award procurement and contract administration.
• Chair regular commercial meetings and ensure subcontractor adherence to terms.
• Review change certificates and obtain sign-offs per authority matrix.
• Monitor payment, schedule, risk and scope change with project teams monthly.
• Develop, revise and administer contracts, bids and proposals from proposal stage to close-out.
• Advise leadership on contractual matters and risk mitigation strategies.
• Mentor and guide junior contracts staff and managers.

Skills

Contract Management

Leadership

Negotiation

Risk Assessment

Team Leadership

Education

Graduate in Engineering

MBA or Contracts Management credentials preferred

Tools

MS Excel

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.

Purpose & Scope of Position

The Contracts Specialist is responsible for managing the contractual aspects of engineering projects, ensuring compliance with all terms and conditions, and facilitating smooth project execution. This role involves drafting, negotiating, and administering contracts while working closely with project teams, clients, and suppliers. The incumbent leads a team of contract specialists and has vital responsibilities in carrying a project to an on-time, on-budget completion. He/She is the owner of the entire contracting process, both pre and post award activities. The responsibilities include negotiating the terms and conditions in contracts and ensuring compliance with the terms and conditions, including documenting and agreeing on any changes that may arise during its implementation or execution. The role involves systematically and efficiently managing contract formation, execution/administration, and analysis for the purpose of maximizing financial, scope and schedule related performance and minimizing risk.

Experience

• A minimum of 15 years relevant experience with minimum of 10 years relevant experience in Contracts.
• Prior experience with Design-Build and professional services contracts is required with advanced knowledge of Design Build contract risks and interpretations, including Progressive Design Build.

Qualification

• Graduate or Post-Graduate in Engineering with Master's degree in Business Administration or Contracts Management credentials, preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the Contract Management function including pre-award Procurement, Contract Administration, claims management / dispute resolution, and contract close-out for piling related contracts.
• Organizing and chairing of all regular commercial meetings, ensuring actions are clearly recorded and regularly updating their status, to ensure Subcontractor's adherence to the Contract terms under which the Subcontract is administered and any supporting addendums.
• Review of Periodic Reports issued by the EM/PM, confirming accuracy of information, adherence to the Contract terms and any other agreements, and regularly assessing progress against the latest accepted schedule.
• Review and preparation of Change Certificates. seeking signatories for approval of changes, in accordance with project's Levels of Authority Matrix.
• Sharing of information in relation to payment, schedule, risk and scope change to the wider commercial team (finance, cost, project controls, prime contract) on a monthly basis or as dictated by the Prime Contract, and to the wider project team as requested.
• Develops, revises, negotiates, and administers contracts, bids, and proposals that meet specifications (in coordination with the business) from proposal stage to project close-out in accordance with relevant regulations and best commercial practice.
• Advise the Leadership Team on all contractual matters and claims requiring escalation. Provides advice on and interpretation of contract requirements and risk mitigation strategies.
• Leads the development of internal contract team by providing guidance and work leadership to less-experienced contracts/subcontracts administrators and managers.
• Attend Contractor and Consultant progress meetings as required.
• Review of tender documents in respect of contractual matters, scope gaps and discrepancies and managing the closure of these matters as required.
• Participate on Commercial Evaluation Panel during the procurement process.
• Provide formal written reports on the Contracts and Procurement status and issues to management.