Senior Contract Manager - Airport Infrastructure Projects

AECOM; Thiruvananthapuram; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid time off

Flexible working options

Retirement savings plans

Professional development

Job summary

AECOM seeks a Senior Contract Manager to lead contract administration, commercial management, and risk mitigation on airport development projects. The role reports to the Project Director and coordinates with project control, design, construction, procurement, and legal teams to ensure alignment with project goals.

We require 15–20 years of contract and commercial experience on large airport infrastructure, with expertise in FIDIC, EPC/Design-Build contracts, and strong negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• 15–20 years of contract and commercial management experience.
• 10+ years on airport projects or large terminal/infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee contract management processes and documentation.
• Interpret rights and liabilities, manage correspondence and records.
• Supervise change orders, variations, time extensions, and claims.
• Support procurement, tender evaluation, and contract negotiations.
• Prepare commercial reports and support dispute resolution.

Skills

Contract management

Commercial management

Risk management

Claims management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree / MBA in Construction or Commercial Management

Tools

FIDIC

EPC/Design-Build contracts

Job description

About the Company

AECOM is a global leader in infrastructure consulting committed to improving communities by delivering impactful projects across transportation, water, energy, and buildings. With over 50,000 experts worldwide, we transform major infrastructure and contribute to sustainable development for future generations.

Job Summary

This role involves leading contract administration, commercial management, and mitigation of contractual risks on airport development projects. The Senior Contract Manager will report to the Project Director and will be the main contact for all contract-related matters ensuring alignment with project goals and protecting the Employer's interests.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee all project contracts ensuring compliance with terms and project requirements.
• Interpret contract rights and liabilities, managing contractual correspondence and documentation systematically.
• Supervise change management, variations, claims including Extension of Time evaluations and related financial impacts.
• Evaluate contractor claims and develop positions for resolution while supporting negotiations.
• Identify and mitigate commercial and contractual risks; maintain risk registers and advise project leadership.
• Coordinate closely with project control, design, construction, commercial, procurement, and legal teams to resolve contract issues.
• Support procurement and tender evaluation processes, contract negotiations, and contract performance monitoring.
• Prepare comprehensive contractual reports, dashboards, and support governance and dispute resolution efforts including legal coordination.

Candidate Profile and Competencies

• Proven leadership in contract administration and commercial management on large airport or infrastructure projects.
• Deep knowledge of FIDIC, EPC, Design-Build, Item-Rate, Lump-Sum contracts and commercial risk management.
• Expertise in claims management, entitlement analysis, dispute avoidance, and negotiation skills.
• Experience with construction methodologies, project controls, delay analysis, and commercial impacts on contracts.
• Analytical and decision-making skills with high professional integrity and commercial judgement.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Law, Contract Management, or related field.
• Masters degree or MBA in Construction, Contract, or Commercial Management preferred.
• Professional certifications in Contract Management or Quantity Surveying advantageous.
• 15-20 years of relevant experience with at least 10 years on airport projects involving terminals, airside, landside infrastructure under EPC or Design-Build contracts.
• Experience in PMC, EPC, Client-side, or Independent Engineer roles preferred.

Additional Information

New employees must attend in-person onboarding at an AECOM office as part of employment conditions. AECOM offers comprehensive benefits suited to diverse employee needs including health, paid time off, and retirement plans. We foster a collaborative, respectful workplace supporting professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Oversee comprehensive contract management processes and documentation.
• Evaluate change orders, variations, claims, and time extensions.
• Mitigate contractual and commercial risks affecting project delivery.
• Support multidisciplinary coordination to resolve contractual matters.
• Contribute to procurement, tender evaluation, and contract negotiations.
• Prepare commercial reports and facilitate dispute resolution efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Law, or similar.
• 15-20 years of contract and commercial management experience, including 10 years on large airport infrastructure projects.
• Expertise in FIDIC, EPC, Design-Build and related contracts.
• Competence in claims assessment, variation management, risk mitigation, and dispute avoidance.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Perks & benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Paid time off and leaves of absence.
• Voluntary benefits and flexible working options.
• Well-being resources and employee assistance programs.
• Business travel insurance and service recognition awards.
• Retirement savings plans and employee stock purchase options.
• Professional development and training programs.