Role & responsibilities
Job Title: Head Contracts (Residential Division)
Location: Chennai
Experience: 18+ Years
Industry: Real Estate / Construction (Residential Projects)
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Head Contracts to lead and manage the end-to-end contracts function for our residential projects. This role will be responsible for overseeing contract strategy, procurement support, commercial negotiations, and ensuring contractual compliance across all project phases.
- Lead the contracts and commercial function for residential construction projects
- Draft, review, and manage contracts, subcontracts, and vendor agreements
- Drive contractual negotiations with contractors, vendors, and consultants
- Ensure adherence to contractual terms, risk mitigation, and legal compliance
- Collaborate with procurement and project teams for tendering and bid evaluation
- Oversee preparation and finalization of BOQs, rate analysis, and cost benchmarking
- Monitor contract performance, variations, claims, and dispute resolution
- Manage change orders, cost variations, and escalation claims effectively
- Provide inputs on budget control and cost optimization strategies
- Liaise with legal teams on contractual risks and dispute management
- Establish and standardize contract management processes and documentation
- Lead and mentor the contracts team across multiple projects
Key Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering (mandatory)
- Postgraduate qualification in Construction Management / Contracts / Quantity Surveying is an added advantage
- 18+ years of experience in contracts management within real estate / construction
- Robust exposure to residential projects (mandatory)
- Expertise in contract drafting, FIDIC/standard contracts, claims & dispute resolution
- Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills
- Experience in handling large-scale, multi-project environments
- Excellent stakeholder management and leadership capabilities
Preferred candidate profile
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