Location: Corporate Office, Gandhinagar.

Reports to: Managing Director.

Business Unit: Highway & Railway SBU.

About the Organization:

- The organization is one of India's leading construction companies, specializing in building the nation's future through excellence in civil engineering.

- It is renowned for expertise in large-scale projects, including national highways, bridges, and railway infrastructure.

-Using cutting-edge technology, the company has successfully managed and delivered complex projects across the country, establishing a strong reputation as a top-tier contractor for roads, highways, and both railway and highway bridges.

Position Overview:

- We are seeking a highly experienced and meticulous General Manager - Contracts to lead the contracts function from the corporate office.

- Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this role is critical for safeguarding the company's contractual interests across all projects.

- The ideal candidate will handle end-to-end contract management, from pre-execution review to dispute resolution and foreclosure.

- This position requires deep expertise in contract law, arbitration, and infrastructure project management, along with strong coordination capabilities across project heads and senior management.

Key Responsibilities:

Contract & LOA Review.

- Thoroughly review all draft Letters of Acceptance (LOA) and Contract Agreements.

- Identify and mitigate discrepancies, risks, or unfavorable obligations prior to execution; ensure reviews are completed within a 2-day timeline.

Dispute Resolution & Arbitration.

- Act as the central point of contact for ongoing contractual issues, liaising with Project Directors and HODs.

- Develop and finalize strategic approaches and draft official correspondence for resolving contractual disputes.

- Oversee and vet all draft Conciliation Minutes and Arbitration documents before execution.

Supplementary Agreements.

- Coordinate with project teams to obtain and evaluate all draft Supplementary Agreements.

- Ensure required modifications are made to protect the company's interests.

- Contractual Compliance (Authority & Sub-Contractor).

- Coordinate with site teams to resolve and close contractual issues with both the Authority (Change of Scope, Extension of Time) and Sub-Contractors.

- Review main contract agreements, work orders, and historical correspondence to draft effective contractual and technical letters for site teams.

Project Foreclosure:

- Monitor projects for critical issues that may cause delays or stagnation.

- Conduct site visits to assess the severity of issues and determine their resolvability.

- Initiate and manage the foreclosure procedure for projects that reach a point of stagnation, ensuring full contractual compliance.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

- Education: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or Law (LLB).

- A postgraduate degree in Construction Management or Contract Law is highly preferred.

- Experience: 15+ years of progressive experience in contract management within infrastructure or heavy civil construction (roads, railways, bridges).

Expertise:

- Deep understanding of Indian contract law, arbitration, and conciliation.

- Proven experience handling Change of Scope (COS), Extension of Time (EOT), and dispute resolution.

- Experience managing both Authority-facing and sub-contractor agreements.