Lead Contract

Tata Projects; Mumbai; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Projects is seeking a Lead Contracts professional for our Mumbai Office to oversee contract administration, claim management, and compliance across EPC and mega infrastructure projects. The role requires coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to protect the company’s interests and ensuring timely contract deliverables.

The ideal candidate will manage contract lifecycle, including drafting, implementation, variations and claims, with hands-on experience in FIDIC or similar

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering; postgraduate construction management preferred.
• Experience in EPC contracts and mega infrastructure projects.
• At least 12 years as contract manager.
• Knowledge of contract management systems and analysis software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee contract initiation, monitoring and compliance.
• Draft, negotiate and execute contractual terms.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Analyze delays, variations and claims.

Skills

Contract management

Contract drafting

Delay analysis

Claims management

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

PG in Construction Management

Tools

Primavera

MS Project

Job description

Urgent Opportunity for the role of Lead Contract Mumbai Office

Position Summary

As a Contracts Lead at Site, 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

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 12 years
• Contract drafting
• Accuracy and high attention to detail
• Working knowledge of contract management system and analysis software (Primavera or MS Project)