Incharge Contracts

Descon; Larkana Division; On-site; PKR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Descon seeks an experienced Contracts Specialist to manage the full lifecycle of construction contracts for dam and hydropower projects in Pakistan. You will ensure compliance with PEC, PPRA, and FIDIC standards while coordinating with clients, consultants, and subcontractors.

The role requires 10–15 years of relevant experience and a strong ability to assess risk, resolve disputes, and maintain meticulous contractual records throughout project execution.

Qualifications

• BSc/BE/ME/MSc in Civil Engineering required.
• Experience of 10–15 years in relevant roles.
• Experience with dam and hydropower projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete contract lifecycle from preparation to administration per project requirements and Pakistani law.
• Ensure compliance with PEC regulations, PPRA requirements (where applicable), FIDIC conditions, and related obligations.
• Monitor performance, variations, claims and EOTs, resolving disputes in a timely manner.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams for effective contract management and risk mitigation.
• Maintain comprehensive contractual documentation and notices; support negotiations and risk assessment.
• Notify engineers and employers of verbal and written instructions and major contract events daily.
• Prepare and submit claims and variation orders per contract provisions and dispute resolution procedures.
• Review progress and advise on delays to improve rate of progress.

Skills

Contract management

Regulatory compliance

Dispute resolution

Risk assessment

Education

BSc / BE / ME / MSc Civil Engineering

Job description

Qualifications:

BSc / BE / ME / MSc Civil Engineering

Experience:

10– 15 years of relevant experience

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the complete contract lifecycle, including preparation, review, negotiation, execution, and administration of construction contracts in accordance with project requirements and applicable Pakistani laws.
• Ensure compliance with PEC regulations, PPRA requirements (where applicable), FIDIC conditions of contract, and contractual obligations related to dam and hydropower projects.
• Monitor contract performance, variations, claims, extension of time (EOT), and payment milestones while ensuring timely resolution of contractual disputes.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal project teams to ensure effective contract management, risk mitigation, and adherence to project timelines and budgets.
• Maintain comprehensive contractual documentation, correspondence, notices, and records while supporting management in commercial negotiations, dispute resolution, and contractual risk assessment.
• Advises PM/SM to ensure that all verbal and written instructions issued by Engineer and/or Employer’s staff are notified and copied to the department of contract matters immediately on daily basis.
• Ensure that execution of work & major events under the contract are notified to the engineer and the employer.
• Responsible for preparation of claims and variation orders in accordance with contract provisions and dispute resolution procedures
• Review progress and advise PM/SM of the implications of delay in order to make improvements in the rate of progress.
• Review and compare the tender drawings and construction drawings and determine the impact of contractual alterations, additions or omissions
• Responsible for making necessary agreements for subcontractors as per requirement of the project
• Responsible for dealing with contract matters in respect of work-subcontracted through sub-contractor sections such as issuing instructions to the sub-contractor and certification of payments to the subcontractors for the work done each month
• Responsible for preparation and submission of substantiate and settle extension of time claim with the engineer / employer.
• Responsible to issue contractual notices to Engineer/Employer of all events that may result in Extension of Time and/or Additional Costs and variations under the contact provisions.
• Accountable to create a safe working environment, manage risks, reduce exposure to hazardous liability and ensure implementation of QHSE policy