Contracts Specialist-C6-Contracts-PMO

TATA Consulting Engineers Limited; Pune District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Consulting Engineers Limited (TCE) invites a Contract Administration Manager to lead EPCM contract administration for large-scale thermal power projects. You will interpret contracts, manage change orders, claims, commercial correspondence, risk mitigation, and ensure compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

The role requires 15–20 years of experience in contract administration and commercial management of thermal power, EPC/EPCM, infrastructure, energy, or industrial projects, and a

Qualifications

• 15–20 years of experience in contract administration and commercial management of thermal power, EPC/EPCM, infrastructure, energy, or industrial projects.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, or related discipline) required.

Responsibilities

• Administer and manage EPCM project contracts from award through project closure and final settlement.
• Interpret contractual terms and conditions and provide guidance to project teams on contractual rights, obligations, and risk exposure.
• Monitor contractor and client compliance with contractual requirements, milestones, deliverables, and commercial obligations.
• Manage contract correspondence, notices, claims, variations, deviations, and change order administration.
• Evaluate and process contract amendments, variation orders, additional scope claims, and extension of time (EOT) requests.
• Coordinate with project, engineering, planning, billing, procurement, and legal teams to resolve contract-related issues.
• Maintain comprehensive contract records, registers, correspondence logs, and commercial documentation.
• Identify contractual risks and opportunities and recommend mitigation strategies to project leadership.
• Support negotiation and resolution of commercial disputes, claims, and contractual deviations.
• Participate in contract review meetings with clients, contractors, consultants, and stakeholders.
• Monitor project performance against contractual commitments and highlight potential areas of risk or entitlement.
• Assist in preparation of commercial reports, contractual dashboards, and management presentations.
• Coordinate final account settlement activities, contract close-out processes, and documentation submissions.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, statutory requirements, and project governance procedures.

Skills

Contract administration

Commercial management

EPCM projects

Risk management

Contract negotiation

Project governance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, or related discipline)

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 Contract Administration Manager shall be responsible for managing all contract administration functions for large-scale thermal power plant EPCM projects. The role involves contract interpretation, change order management, claims administration, commercial correspondence, risk mitigation, and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations throughout the project lifecycle. The incumbent will act as the focal point between the Client, EPC contractors, consultants, vendors, and project management teams on all contractual and commercial matters.

Experience

• 15–20 years of experience in contract administration and commercial management of thermal power, EPC/EPCM, infrastructure, energy, or industrial projects.

Qualification

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, or related discipline).

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and manage EPCM project contracts from award through project closure and final settlement.
• Interpret contractual terms and conditions and provide guidance to project teams on contractual rights, obligations, and risk exposure.
• Monitor contractor and client compliance with contractual requirements, milestones, deliverables, and commercial obligations.
• Manage contract correspondence, notices, claims, variations, deviations, and change order administration.
• Evaluate and process contract amendments, variation orders, additional scope claims, and extension of time (EOT) requests.
• Coordinate with project, engineering, planning, billing, procurement, and legal teams to resolve contract-related issues.
• Maintain comprehensive contract records, registers, correspondence logs, and commercial documentation.
• Identify contractual risks and opportunities and recommend mitigation strategies to project leadership.
• Support negotiation and resolution of commercial disputes, claims, and contractual deviations.
• Participate in contract review meetings with clients, contractors, consultants, and stakeholders.
• Monitor project performance against contractual commitments and highlight potential areas of risk or entitlement.
• Assist in preparation of commercial reports, contractual dashboards, and management presentations.
• Coordinate final account settlement activities, contract close-out processes, and documentation submissions.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, statutory requirements, and project governance procedures.