Senior Vice President - Contracts - Mining & Infra Company

Industry - Infrastructure, Mining, Power, Steel

Location - Udaipur, Rajasthan

Travel - Pan-India and International

Reporting To - CEO / CHRO / Board

Team Size : 8-12 members

Compensation:

CTC: 1 Cr+ + House + Car with Driver

Role Purpose:

To lead the end-to-end contract lifecycle for large-scale EPC, BOT, Mining, and Infrastructure projects. The role will own contract strategy, evaluation, commercial negotiations, bidding support, risk mitigation, and profitability protection across domestic and international contracts.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Contract Evaluation & Structuring

- Review, draft, and vet high-value contracts, including EPC, BOOT/BOT, PPP, FIDIC, JV, Subcontract, Supply, Service, and Mining Lease agreements.

- Assess legal, commercial, tax, and operational risks during bid and pre-bid stages.

- Define contracting strategy, risk allocation, and claims avoidance frameworks for each project.

- Ensure compliance with the Indian Contract Act, Mines Act, Electricity Act, FEMA, and international contracting norms.

2. Commercial Negotiation & Finalization

- Lead commercial negotiations with clients, contractors, JV partners, and government bodies.

- Finalize all terms and conditions, including price, payment terms, LD, warranties, EOT, price escalation, forex, and indemnities.

- Drive cost optimization and value engineering through contract terms.

- Interface with Legal, Finance, Tax, and Project teams to close contracts.

3. Bidding & Business Development Support

- Lead contract review for new bids, RFPs, and tenders in India and abroad.

- Develop win strategies with the Business Development team based on contractual risk-reward analysis.

- Prepare deviations, qualifications, and commercial clarifications for bids.

- Support post-award contract handover to project execution teams.

4. Claims, Dispute & Stakeholder Management

- Manage claims, variations, and dispute resolution through arbitration, mediation, or litigation support.

- Liaise with senior management, lenders, consultants, and regulatory authorities.

- Build SOPs and contract governance frameworks for the group.

5. Team Leadership

- Build and mentor a team of Contracts, Commercial, and Claims professionals.

- Standardize contract templates, checklists, and approval matrices across business units.

- Train business teams on contracting risks and best practices.

Key Requirements:

Experience:

- 18-25 years of experience in Contract Management.

- Minimum 8 years in a leadership role.

Sector Exposure:

- Must have handled large Infrastructure, Mining, and EPC projects.

- Relevant sectors include Roads, Power, Steel, Cement, Ports, and Mines.

Project Exposure:

- India and international project exposure preferred.

- Must have closed contracts worth 500 Cr+.

Knowledge:

- Strong understanding of FIDIC, Indian and international contract laws, arbitration, taxation, forex, and insurance.

Skills:

- Sharp commercial acumen.

- Strong negotiation skills.

- Detail-oriented approach.

- Ability to make board-level presentations.

- Strong stakeholder management capability.

Education:

BE / BTech + LLB / LLM preferred.

MBA or certifications in Contracts & Claims will be an added advantage.

The ideal candidate should be a stable, presentable, and reliable senior leader with high integrity. They should have the ability to work under pressure, manage CXO-level stakeholders, and travel extensively across India and internationally.