Hiring for Contracts & Claims Engineer / Manager at Kalpataru Projects International Ltd

Summary : Responsible for Contracts & Claims administration for Oil & Gas BU.

Job Location: Mumbai - Santacruz (HO)

Education : BE /B Tech + PMP/NICMAR/LLB

Experience : 8-15 yrs. (Experience from Oil & gas industry is mandatory)

Areas of Responsibilities:

- 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/recoveries.
- 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.
- Assistance 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.
- Contract reading & Interpretation Skills
- Logical Approach
- Team Player
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency in MS Excel (advanced) and PowerPoint (preferred).
- Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines.

📌 Contract Manager (Mumbai)
🏢 KALPATARU PROJECTS INTERNATIONAL
📍 Mumbai