Contracts Manager Real Estate

Location: Kalyan East
Experience: 8+ Years
Industry Preference: Real Estate / Construction / Infrastructure / EPC
Current Designation: Contracts Manager / Head of Contracts

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Contracts Manager to manage contractual and commercial matters across real estate development and construction projects.

The ideal candidate should have 8+ years of overall experience, including 4+ years in Contracts, with strong experience in contract drafting, negotiation, contract administration, construction/real estate contracts, vendor management, commercial management, risk management and regulatory compliance. The current designation should be Contracts Manager or Head of Contracts.

Key Responsibilities

1. Contract Drafting & Management

- Draft, review, negotiate and finalize real estate, construction, EPC, contractor, subcontractor, vendor and consultant contracts.

- Manage contracts throughout the complete contract lifecycle, including drafting, negotiation, execution, amendments, renewals, variations and closure.

- Review contractual terms and conditions to ensure commercial and business requirements are protected.

- Maintain proper records and documentation of executed contracts and agreements.

2. Contract Administration & Compliance
- Monitor contractual obligations, milestones, deliverables, timelines and payment terms.

- Ensure compliance with contractual terms, company policies and applicable regulatory requirements.

- Maintain contract trackers, MIS reports and contract documentation.

- Monitor contract expiry, renewals, extensions and pending obligations.

3. Construction & Project Contracts
- Manage contracts related to real estate development and construction projects.

- Coordinate with Project, Engineering, Procurement, Finance and Commercial teams on contractual matters.

- Monitor contractor performance, project commitments, timelines, variations and deliverables.

- Review and manage contractor and subcontractor agreements.

- Conduct or coordinate site inspections and joint measurements wherever required.





- Knowledge of FIDIC / standard construction contracts will be an advantage.

4. Procurement, Tendering & Vendor Management
- Manage contractual aspects of vendor selection, procurement, quotations, enquiries and tendering.

- Evaluate commercial bids and support contractor/vendor finalization.

- Negotiate rates, payment terms, timelines, scope of work and other commercial conditions.

- Coordinate with Procurement and Finance teams to ensure alignment between contracts and payment processes.

5. Commercial Management & Billing
- Review and monitor contractor bills, work orders, variations and additional works.

- Coordinate with project and commercial teams for verification of contractor bills.

- Analyze rates and support rate negotiation and cost optimization.

- Identify discrepancies, commercial exposures and potential cost risks.

6. Claims, Disputes & Risk Management
- Identify, assess and mitigate contractual, commercial and legal risks.

- Review clauses relating to liability, indemnity, penalties, warranties, insurance, termination, payment terms and dispute resolution.

- Manage and coordinate contractual claims, notices and disputes with contractors, vendors and other stakeholders.

- Coordinate with internal/external legal teams on contractual disputes and legal matters.

7. Real Estate & Regulatory Compliance
- Handle contractual matters related to residential and commercial real estate development.

- Ensure relevant contracts and documentation are aligned with applicable RERA requirements and real estate regulations.

- Exposure to property documentation, land acquisition, Joint Development Agreements (JDA) and Joint Venture Agreements will be an advantage.





- Stay updated on relevant contractual, real estate and regulatory requirements.

8. Stakeholder Management & Reporting
- Coordinate with Legal, Projects, Engineering, Procurement, Finance, Commercial, Sales/CRM and Management teams.

- Communicate with contractors, consultants, vendors and other external stakeholders.

- Provide guidance to internal teams regarding contractual obligations and responsibilities.

- Prepare management reports covering contract status, risks, claims, variations, renewals, disputes and commercial exposures.

Required Skills

- Strong knowledge of Real Estate Contracts and Construction Contracts.

- Solid experience in Contract Drafting, Review, Negotiation and Administration.

- Knowledge of EPC, contractor, subcontractor, vendor and consultant agreements.

- Experience in procurement, tendering, rate analysis and commercial negotiation.

- Knowledge of contractor bill verification, variations, claims and dispute management.

- Understanding of contractual risk management and compliance.

- Knowledge of RERA and real estate documentation.

- Knowledge of FIDIC / standard construction contract forms is an advantage.

- Strong commercial and analytical skills.

- Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills.

- Strong proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word and MS Office.

- Ability to maintain contract trackers, MIS and documentation.

- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple contracts/projects simultaneously.

Eligibility Criteria

- 8+ years of overall professional experience.

- Minimum 4+ years of relevant experience in Contracts.

- Current designation must be Contracts Manager / Head of Contracts.

- Relevant experience in Real Estate / Construction / Infrastructure / EPC.

- Strong hands-on experience in contract drafting, negotiation and contract administration.

- Experience handling contractors, vendors, consultants and project stakeholders.

- Candidates with exposure to residential and commercial real estate projects will be preferred.

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