Vice President - Contracts

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead end-to-end Contract Management for Power and EPC projects.

- Manage commercial and contractual activities throughout the project execution lifecycle.

- Oversee Contract Administration and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.

- Support Tax Management related to project execution and commercial operations.

- Identify contractual and commercial risks and implement effective mitigation strategies.

- Handle contractor claims, variations, and dispute resolution in coordination with internal stakeholders.

- Review, draft, negotiate, and administer contracts with clients, contractors, and vendors.

- Ensure compliance with company policies, legal requirements, and industry standards.

- Collaborate with Procurement, Project Management, Finance, Legal, and other departments to support project delivery.

- Drive continuous improvements in contract management processes and commercial governance.

Required Skills & Experience:

- Strong experience in Contracts & Commercial Management for Power and EPC projects.

Expertise in:

1. Contract Management

2. Contract Administration

3. Commercial Management

4. Tax Management related to project execution

5. Procurement and Vendor Negotiation

6. Risk Assessment & Mitigation

7. Claims Management & Dispute Resolution

- Experience handling contractor claims, contract variations, and commercial negotiations.

- Strong understanding of EPC contracts, project execution, and contractual compliance.

- Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills.

Preferred Candidate Profile:

- Proven experience leading Contracts & Commercial functions in Power, EPC, Infrastructure, or Heavy Engineering organizations.

- Strong knowledge of FIDIC or other standard EPC contract frameworks is an advantage.

- Ability to manage complex commercial negotiations and high-value contracts.

- Strong analytical, leadership, and decision-making skills.

Key Competencies:

- Contract negotiation and commercial acumen

- Risk identification and mitigation

- Claims and dispute resolution

- Vendor and stakeholder management

- Leadership and team management

- Strategic planning and execution

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills