Project Contracts

AdaniConneX; Dholera; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

AdaniConnex seeks an experienced Lead - Project Contracts to manage the complete contract lifecycle for Data Center and infrastructure projects. You will handle contract administration, tendering, negotiations, claims management and change orders to ensure contractual compliance through project execution.

The role requires 10-15 years in contract/commercial management, a BE/BTech in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical engineering, and an MBA/PGDM is preferred.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in Contract/Commercial Management, Quantity Surveying, or Project Contracts.
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering; MBA/PGDM preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end contract administration for Data Center construction and infrastructure projects.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize EPC, MEP, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, and AMC contracts.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, project specs, company policies and regulations.
• Manage contract execution, amendments, extensions, variations and closeout activities.
• Collaborate with procurement and project teams for RFPs, RFQs, BOQs and tender documents.
• Evaluate techno-commercial bids and support vendor selection processes.
• Conduct commercial negotiations with contractors, consultants and suppliers.
• Prepare comparative statements and commercial evaluation reports.

Skills

Contract management

Commercial management

Vendor management

Negotiation

Tendering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering/M mechanical/ Electrical

MBA or PGDM

Certifications in Contract Management/FIDIC/Procurement (advantage)

Tools

FIDIC

Procurement

Job description

AdaniConnex is seeking an experienced Lead - Project Contracts to manage the complete contract lifecycle for Data Center and Infrastructure projects. The role will be responsible for contract administration, tendering, commercial negotiations, claims management, change order management, vendor performance monitoring, and ensuring contractual compliance throughout project execution.

Experience & Education

• 10-15 years of experience in Contract Management, Commercial Management, Quantity Surveying, or Project Contracts.
• Experience in Data Centers, Infrastructure, Industrial Projects, Power, EPC, Real Estate, or Large Construction Projects preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Electrical Engineering.
• MBA or PGDM
• Additional certifications in Contract Management, FIDIC, or Procurement will be an advantage.

Key Responsibilities

Contract Management

• Lead end-to-end contract administration for Data Center construction and infrastructure projects.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize EPC, MEP, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, and AMC contracts.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, project specifications, company policies, and applicable regulations.
• Manage contract execution, amendments, extensions, variations, and closeout activities.
• Collaborate with procurement and project teams for preparation of RFPs, RFQs, BOQs, and tender documents.
• Evaluate techno-commercial bids and support vendor selection processes.
• Conduct commercial negotiations with contractors, consultants, and suppliers.
• Prepare comparative statements and commercial evaluation reports.

Change Orders & Claims Management

• Review and process variation orders, change requests, and additional scope claims.
• Assess contractual implications of project changes and provide recommendations.
• Manage dispute resolution, contract claims, and contractual correspondence.
• Minimize commercial risks through proactive contract administration.

Project Coordination

• Coordinate with project execution, planning, procurement, finance, legal, and stakeholders.
• Monitor contractor performance against contractual commitments.
• Identify contractual risks, delays, and commercial deviations.
• Support project teams in resolving contractual and commercial issues.
• Ensure adherence to contractual terms, statutory requirements, and governance standards.
• Develop risk mitigation strategies related to contracts and commercial matters.
• Maintain proper documentation and contract records for audit and compliance purposes.

Reporting & MIS

• Prepare contract status reports, claims registers, variation tracking reports, and risk assessments.
• Present project commercial updates and contract performance metrics to management.