Senior Contract Manager

H.G. Infra Engineering Limited; Jaipur; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

H.G. Infra Engineering Limited seeks a Contracts Expert / Senior Manager to lead end-to-end contract administration for large-scale highway, expressway, and railway/EPC projects. The role emphasizes FIDIC-based frameworks, DAR/DRB proceedings, and proactive risk mitigation.

The position requires extensive experience (10–15+ years) in complex contract management, claims, and commercial negotiation with stakeholders, vendors, and authorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level civil engineering or law degrees with relevant specialization.
• Experience in highway/expressway or railwayEPC projects is essential.
• Proven track record in managing complex contracts and commercial risk.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end contract administration for highway/Railway/EPC projects under FIDIC, NHAI, MORTH frameworks.
• Draft, substantiate, and negotiate EoT, cost variations, delays and compensation events.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies pre- and post-award.
• Manage DAB/DRB processes, conciliation, and arbitration with stakeholders.
• Oversee subcontractor/vendor agreements and ensure contract alignment.
• Engage with Project Managers, Site Teams, Legal Counsel, and Clients for compliance and protection.

Skills

Contract management

FIDIC

Negotiation

Delay analysis

Dispute resolution

Stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Education

B.Tech/B.E. Civil

M.Tech Civil

LLM in Law

Tools

FIDIC Training Certification

Job description

• Position: Contracts Expert / Senior Manager – Contracts
• Industry: Infrastructure (Highways, Expressways, Railways & EPC)
• Experience: [10–15+ Years]

Key Responsibilities

• Contract Administration & Management: Lead end-to-end contract management for large-scale Highway and Railway/EPC projects under FIDIC, NHAI, MORTH, and Railway/Metro contract frameworks.
• Claims & Commercial Recovery: Identify, draft, substantiate, and negotiate contractual claims (EoT, cost variations, delay analyses, compensation events, and price escalation).
• Risk & Mitigation Strategy: Conduct pre- and post-award contract risk assessments, identifying potential bottlenecks and implementing proactive mitigation strategies.
• Dispute Resolution: Manage Dispute Avoidance/Adjudication Boards (DAB/DRB), conciliation processes, and arbitration proceedings with clients, subcontractors, and authorities.
• Subcontractor & Vendor Management: Oversee subcontract agreements, ensure alignment with main contract conditions, and resolve commercial disputes amicably.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Partner closely with Project Managers, Site Teams, Legal Counsel, and Client Representatives to ensure strict contractual compliance and financial protection.

Key Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: B. Tech/B.E. in Civil, M. Tech in Civil, LLM in Law
• FIDIC Contract Training Certification, NICMAR Certificate in Contracts & Claims Management, PMP or RICS Accreditation (optional), Arbitration Council Membership (preferred for legal contract specialists).
• Experience: Proven track record in managing complex contracts specifically within Highways, Expressways, Freight Corridors, or Railway/Metro Infrastructure projects.
• Expertise: Deep command over FIDIC suites, Standard Bidding Documents (SBD), EPC/HAM models, and Indian Contract Law.
• Skills: Superior negotiation, delay analysis, claim drafting, commercial acumen, and stakeholder communication.