Contract Manager

Contract Management / Administration of projects

Submission of request for extension of time / delay analysis to ensure waiver of LD

Manage Variations / Extra Work claims - Preparation of submissions & along with claims computation in consultation with the Project team, follow up for approval of Variations Correspondence with client / consultant in order to avoid any liabilities / recovaries.

Take up the Contractual Issues with Client; attend meetings with Client to find resolution for the same.

Management and reconciliation of legacy projects, debt collection, dispute / claims resolution and project closure.

Assitance to legal for Initiation of the Dispute Recourse.To provide inputs to legal counsels for the arbitration-related matter and other legal issues of the Projects

Preparation of statement of claims, rejoinders and oral submissions.

Review the tender document to understand Contractual Risks, discuss and seek suitable changes in COC from Client, highlight contractual risks / mitigation measures during the tender review meetings. In the event of award, ensure signing of sound contracts.

Association Agreements : Drafting, negotiation and finalization of MoU’s for Consortium / Joint Venture, Nominated Subcontractor with partners as required during the bid stage / post award.

Guide proactively to Project Managers / Contract Engineers / Planning Managers on contractual obligations and protecting the interest of the company.

Handling subcontract related legal issues.

Maintaining & monitoring of Contracts MIS.

Competencies :

Acquaintance with Indian Contracts Act, Indian Arbitration & Conciliation Act,FIDIC etc.

Knowledge of Standard Forms of Contract of Oil & Gas PSUs.

Communication skills especially for contractual correspondence.

Contract reading & Interpretation Skills

Logical Approach

Team Player

Skills :

MS Office, Knowledge of MSP for Analysis of Construction Schedules.

Education :

BE / B Tech + PMP / NICMAR / LLB

10+ years of experience