Senior Manager - Contracts (FIDIC experience preferred)

Turner & Townsend; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Contracts & Claims Manager in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, with 10-17 years of professional experience, emphasizing claim management, procurement, and contract administration. The role involves overseeing contract documentation, providing guidance to project managers, and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations. Applicants should possess a business or technical degree and relevant industry certifications. The company fosters a flexible working environment and advocates for diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• 10–17 years of professional experience with a minimum of 8 years in Project Contracts Management.
• Experience in contract formulation activities and construction contracts in any industry.
• Professional accreditation and industry certifications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and prepare deliverables for respective projects/packages.
• Maintain contractual records and documentation.
• Provide guidance on contract matters to project managers.
• Liaise with client support functions such as procurement and finance.

Skills

Contract management

Claims management

Procurement

Risk management

Forensic delay analysis

Education

Business or technical degree or equivalent qualification

Job description

Job Description

Contracts & claims manager to have exposure to all elements of contract services viz., procurement, contract administration, claims management and dispute resolution, flexibility and in-depth knowledge in any of the specific elements of contract services.

Principal Accountabilities

• Develop and prepare the deliverables that T&T is accountable for in the respective project/package
• Understand and act responsibly with respect to the risk management procedures and liabilities to T&T in the delivery of services
• Maintain contractual records and documentation such as receipt and control of all contract correspondence, contact information sheets, contractual changes, status reports and other documents for project
• Handle change management
• Provide guidance on contract matters to project managers or other operational staff, including training to new project managers and other employees in contracting practices and procedures
• Develop and implement procedures for contract management and administration in compliance
• Oversee Service Level Agreement Compliance
• Liaise with client’s group support functions such as procurement, finance, legal & insurance and functional specialists in cost management, project management, design, construction & HSE as required to deliver the services

Experience

• Exposure to contract formulation activities, systems and processes coupled with a working knowledge of engineering, fabrication and construction practices
• Knowledge of the commercial and legal management of issues and risks arising from the procurement and performance of construction contracts
• Development and implementation of contract processes to deliver best value to the project
• Development of a typical RFP suite of documents, scopes of work (consultants & contractors), contract documents, drafting contractual correspondences and active management of contracts to minimise claims and variation requests
• Undertake detailed assessment of bidder proposals (technical & commercial), contractor claims and claim management
• Undertake negotiations and finalisation discussions, during bid process and for contractual claims’ closure
• Prepare reports and advice for clients (eg: procurement, contractual issues etc.)
• Forensic delay analysis (preferred)

Qualifications

• Business or technical degree or equivalent qualification
• 10–17 years professional experience with minimum 8 years in Project Contracts Management experience
• Experience in construction contracts in any industry
• Professional accreditation and industry certifications

Additional Information

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work‑life balance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.