Location: Hyderabad

Experience: 10+ Years

Qualification: MBA and B.E./B.Tech - Civil Engineering

Industry: Construction / Large-Scale Infrastructure / Commercial Real Estate

About the Role

The Contracts Manager will oversee all contract administration, tendering, claims, and compliance activities for a large IT Park project in Hyderabad. The role requires strong expertise in contract interpretation, vendor management, dispute resolution, and project documentation within major construction projects.

Key Responsibilities:

- Review tender documents and provide comments, clarifications, and recommendations to the client.

- Review contract terms for completeness, accuracy, compliance, and alignment with legal and organizational policies.

- Identify commercial, contractual, and operational risks and propose mitigation measures.

- Shortlist contractors based on qualifications, financial strength, and project experience.

- Conduct joint meetings with shortlisted contractors and client for final contractor selection.

- Prepare tender documents for various work packages as required for project execution.

- Prepare tender technical analysis reports and provide recommendations to the client.

- Manage and evaluate Extension of Time (EOT) requests and claims submitted by contractors.

- Review Bills of Quantities, work orders, and contractual documentation.

- Review bank guarantees (performance, advance, retention) and issue comments for corrections.

- Conduct monthly review meetings with contractors for labour compliance with support from labour consultants.

- Prepare potential variation order logs and update the client proactively.

- Review and issue final bill certificates, no due certificates, and closure documentation with QS team.

- Prepare monthly contract and billing status reports for management review.

- Attend weekly project progress meetings with client and contractors.

- Issue non-conformance letters and notices to contractors for contractual deviations.

- Advise the client on contractual obligations, risk exposures, and claim settlements.

Skillsets Required

- Strong knowledge of construction contracts, tendering processes, and FIDIC/CPWD/standard contract conditions.

- Hands-on experience in major commercial or IT park construction projects.

- Expertise in contract drafting, interpretation, and negotiation.

- Strong understanding of BOQs, rate analysis, and procurement processes.

- Solid knowledge of claims management, EOT assessment, arbitration basics, and dispute resolution.

- Ability to assess contractor financials, technical capabilities, and performance metrics.

- Proficiency with MS Office, Excel-based reporting, and project documentation.

- Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

- Ability to identify risks and provide actionable recommendations.

- Experience coordinating cross-functional teams including QS, planning, labour compliance, and legal.