Manager/Sr. Manager - Claims and Contracts

Madhucon Projects; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Madhucon Projects is seeking an experienced Contracts & Claims Manager to oversee contract management for EPC and related projects. You will review, draft, negotiate and finalize contracts, manage claims and disputes, and ensure compliance across project teams.

Lead the Contracts & Claims team, coordinate with finance, legal, and project controls, and advise management on risk mitigation strategies and contract law matters.

Qualifications

• Experience with EPC, FIDIC, turnkey and item-rate contracts.
• Draft, negotiate and finalize contracts, subcontracts, and amendments.
• Identify, document and manage claims, variations, and disputes.

Responsibilities

• Review, interpret, and administer contracts for projects.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations by project teams.
• Monitor contract performance and manage variations and extensions.
• Coordinate with finance, legal and project control teams on commercial issues.
• Lead and mentor the Contracts & Claims team and interface with clients.

Skills

FIDIC knowledge

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication

Leadership

Education

B.Tech/B.E. in Mechanical/Civil

M.Tech in Mechanical/Civil

Job description

Job description

Key Responsibilities:
1. Contract Management

• Review, interpret, and administer contracts (EPC, FIDIC, turnkey, item rate, etc.) for ongoing and new projects.
• Ensure contractual obligations are understood, communicated, and complied with by project teams.
• Draft, negotiate, and finalize contracts, subcontracts, and amendments with clients, consultants, and vendors.
• Monitor contract performance and manage variations, extensions, and scope changes.

2. Claims & Dispute Management

• Identify potential claims and variations early, ensuring timely notifications as per contract requirements.
• Prepare, evaluate, and negotiate claims related to cost, time, or scope with clients and subcontractors.
• Manage dispute resolution processes including mediation, arbitration, and litigation.
• Maintain claim registers and ensure accurate documentation and correspondence.

3. Risk Assessment & Mitigation

• Conduct risk reviews during tendering and execution stages.
• Advise management on contractual risks and mitigation strategies.
• Support in developing and implementing risk management frameworks.

4. Commercial & Legal Coordination

• Coordinate with finance, legal, and project control teams on contractual and commercial issues.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, statutory regulations, and client requirements.
• Support business development and tendering teams in preparing contract-related inputs for bids.

5. Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Lead and mentor the Contracts & Claims team.
• Interface with clients, consultants, and project managers to resolve commercial and contractual issues.
• Provide training and capacity building on contract management practices.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of FIDIC and other standard contract forms.
• Expertise in contract drafting, negotiation, and administration.
• Proven experience in handling high-value claims and disputes.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Legal and commercial acumen with attention to detail.
• Leadership and team management capabilities.

Education

UG: B.Tech/B.E. in Mechanical, Civil, Civil Engineering,

PG: M.Tech in Mechanical, Civil