Private Power & Infrastructure Board (PPIB) Hiring: Contracts Expert

Private Power & Infrastructure Board (PPIB); Pakistan; On-site; PKR 1,800,000 - 2,500,000; Part time

Job summary

Private Power & Infrastructure Board (PPIB) in Pakistan seeks a Contracts Expert (PPS-8) on a contract basis to advise and support PMU-Solar in compliant procurement and administration of EPC and consultancy contracts. The role includes maintaining contract registers, coordinating with Law and Finance, reviewing terms and conducting risk analyses.

Candidates should have at least 8 years of relevant experience in infrastructure/EPC procurement and contract management, with familiarity of PPRA

Qualifications

• At least 16 years of education in Civil/Electrical Eng, Law (LL.B or higher), Construction Management, Project Management, Procurement/Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or another directly relevant discipline from an HEC-recognized university.
• Applicants from non-engineering disciplines must demonstrate substantive infrastructure/EPC contractual experience.

Responsibilities

• Advise and support PMU-Solar in compliant procurement and administration of EPC, consultancy and other solar-related contracts.
• Maintain registers of contracts, procurement decisions, obligations, milestones, notices, securities, insurance, warranties, claims and close-out requirements.
• Coordinate with PPIB Procurement/Implementation, Law and Finance functions on tender documents, contract award and contract administration.
• Review EPC and consultancy contractual terms, schedule commitments, proposed variations, EOT/claim submissions, performance damages, disputes and recommended remedies for decisions by the competent authority.
• Track bid validity, performance/advance-payment guarantees, payment conditions, retentions and defects-liability/O&M obligations; flag expiry or non-compliance promptly.
• Help ensure milestones and payment submissions are supported by the contractually required consultant and independent TPV reviews/certification before approval and release.
• Prepare contract correspondence, risk notes and consolidated contract-status reports, and support audits and dispute avoidance/resolution in consultation with PPIB Law Section.
• Ensure compliance with applicable procurement rules and EPC contract provisions, and refer all matters requiring contractual approval or authorization to the competent authority.

Skills

Contract management knowledge

Education

Civil Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Law (LL.B or higher)

Construction Management

Project Management

Procurement/Supply Chain Management

Business Administration

Job description

About the Job

Private Power & Infrastructure Board (PPIB) has announced 1 vacancy for the post of Contracts Expert (PPS-8).

Job Details

• Department / Organisation: Private Power & Infrastructure Board (PPIB)
• Post: Contracts Expert
• Grade: PPS-8
• Job type: Contract
• Vacancies: 1
• Qualification: Role purpose Advise and support PMU-Solar in compliant procurement and administration of EPC, consultancy and other solar-related contracts, including transition of legacy contracts to PPIB. Key responsibilities Maintain registers of contracts, procurement decisions, obligations, milestones, notices, securities, insurance, warranties, claims and close-out requirements. Coordinate with PPIB Procurement/Implementation, Law and Finance functions on tender documents, contract award and contract administration. Review EPC and consultancy contractual terms, schedule commitments, proposed variations, EOT/claim submissions, performance damages, disputes and recommended remedies for decisions by the competent authority. Track bid validity, performance/advance-payment guarantees, payment conditions, retentions and defects-liability/O&M obligations; flag expiry or non-compliance promptly. Help ensure milestones and payment submissions are supported by the contractually required consultant and independent TPV reviews/certification before approval and release. Prepare contract correspondence, risk notes and consolidated contract-status reports, and support audits and dispute avoidance/resolution in consultation with PPIB Law Section. Ensure compliance with applicable procurement rules and EPC contract provisions, and refer all matters requiring contractual approval or authorization to the competent authority.
• Minimum eligibility Qualification: At least 16 years of education in Civil/Electrical Engineering, Law (LL.B or higher), Construction Management, Project Management, Procurement/Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or another directly relevant discipline from an HEC-recognized university. Applicants from non-engineering disciplines must demonstrate substantive infrastructure/EPC contractual experience.
• Experience: At least 8 years of relevant post-qualification experience in infrastructure/energy procurement, EPC/consultancy contracts or construction contract management, including at least 4 years directly dealing with contract administration, tendering, claims/EOT, variations, performance securities or disputes. Must possess knowledge of applicable PPRA rules and EPC/FIDIC-style contract provisions. Preferred Experience: Experience in solar/power EPC contracts, public-sector procurement, novation/assignment of contracts and contract risk management is desirable.
• Age limit: Up to 35 years
• Location: Pakistan
• Last date to apply: 15 Nov 2026