Job Overview: The Head – Contracts is responsible for end-to-end contract management across projects, including tendering, contract finalization, claims management, variations, and ensuring contractual compliance. The role supports project teams in minimizing contractual risks while safeguarding the company’s commercial interests.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Contract Management
Lead the preparation, review, negotiation, and finalization of contracts, subcontracts, and agreements.
Interpret contract terms, conditions, and commercial clauses to advise project and management teams.
Ensure all contracts comply with legal, commercial, and company policy requirements.

Tendering & Pre-Contract
Review tender documents, BOQs, specifications, and commercial terms.
Support bid teams in preparing contract qualifications, exclusions, and clarifications.
Participate in pre-bid meetings and contract negotiations with clients and consultants.

Claims, Variations & Dispute Management
Identify, prepare, and manage contractual claims related to time extensions, cost escalations, and variations.
Evaluate variation orders and ensure timely submission, approval, and recovery.
Assist in dispute resolution, arbitration, and settlement discussions as required.





Vendor Identification & Finalization
Identify and evaluate recent vendors and subcontractors, including commercial, financial, and compliance vetting.
Lead negotiations and finalize commercial terms, contracts, work orders, and agreements in coordination with internal stakeholders.
Maintain an approved vendor base and support project teams in managing vendor-related contractual issues and performance.

Commercial & Risk Control
Monitor contract compliance and proactively highlight contractual risks and mitigation measures.
Support project teams in cost control, billing strategies, and cash flow optimization.
Maintain contract registers, correspondence logs, and change management records.

Stakeholder Coordination
Liaise with clients, consultants, legal advisors, subcontractors, and internal departments.
Provide guidance and training to project teams on contract administration best practices.
Support senior management in strategic contractual decision-making.

Reporting & Documentation
Prepare periodic reports on contract status, claims, recoveries, and risk exposure.
Ensure proper documentation and record-keeping for audits and legal reference.

📌 Head Contracts Mumbai (India)
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📍 India