- The Contracts Manager - Civil will be responsible for end-to-end management and administration of civil construction contracts for real estate projects, ensuring commercial control, contractual compliance, timely execution and protection of the company's contractual interests.

- Manage the complete lifecycle of civil contracts, including tendering, contractor appointment, contract drafting, execution and close-out.

- Review tender documents, BOQs, specifications, drawings, scope of work, commercial terms and contractual conditions.

- Coordinate with project, engineering, planning, QS, procurement, finance and legal teams for contract finalization and administration.

- Prepare and review tender enquiries, commercial bid comparisons, rate analysis and recommendations for appointment of contractors/subcontractors.

- Lead commercial negotiations with contractors and subcontractors covering rates, payment terms, variations, claims, retention, security deposits, timelines and other contractual conditions.

- Draft, review and negotiate work orders, contracts, amendments, rate contracts and supplementary agreements for civil and construction works.

- Ensure all contracts clearly define scope, deliverables, milestones, responsibilities, payment terms, quality requirements, timelines, liquidated damages and other commercial conditions.

- Monitor contractual compliance by contractors and ensure adherence to approved scope, rates, schedules, specifications and contractual obligations.

- Administer variations, extra items, deviations, substitutions, extensions of time and other changes in accordance with contractual provisions.

- Review contractor claims, measurement-related commercial matters,



escalation requests and supporting documents and coordinate with QS/project teams for evaluation.

- Maintain a systematic record of contracts, amendments, correspondence, notices, claims, approvals, guarantees and other contractual documents.

- Identify contractual risks and advise project management on potential commercial exposure, disputes, delays and mitigation measures.

- Prepare and issue contractual notices, letters and correspondence in coordination with project and management teams.

- Support resolution of contractual disputes with contractors/subcontractors and assist in negotiations and settlement discussions.

- Track contract values, commitments, variations, certified amounts, retention, advances and final account settlements.

- Coordinate finalization and closure of contracts, including reconciliation of quantities, variations, claims, recoveries, retention and outstanding obligations.

- Develop and maintain MIS covering contract status, variations, claims, commercial exposure, pending approvals and contractor performance.

- Ensure compliance with company approval processes, commercial policies and applicable statutory and contractual requirements.

- Identify opportunities for cost optimization, value engineering and improved contractual terms without compromising project quality or timelines.

- Candidates with strong experience in civil contracts for residential, commercial, high-rise or large-scale real estate projects will be preferred.

- Robust knowledge of Excel and contract documentation is required; familiarity with ERP/SAP systems and standard construction contract practices will be an added advantage.

📌 Contracts Manager - Civil (Ahmedabad)
🏢 Othello Projects
📍 Ahmedabad