Manager - Contracts
Pune, IN
Job Description
Position: Manager – Contracts
Role Purpose
The Manager – Contracts will be responsible for managing end-to-end contract administration for real estate projects, including tendering, contract finalization, commercial management, and post-award contract control, ensuring cost efficiency, compliance, and timely project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Pre-Contract & Tendering
Prepare tender documents, BOQs, scopes of work, and technical-commercial evaluation criteria.
Float tenders, manage pre-bid meetings, and coordinate clarifications.
Carry out techno-commercial evaluations and comparative statements.
Support negotiations and finalization of contracts with contractors and vendors.
Post-Contract & Contract Administration
Draft, review, and administer contracts, work orders, and amendments.
Ensure compliance with contract terms including payment conditions, retention, penalties, and escalation clauses.
Manage variation orders, extra items, deviations, and claims.
Monitor contractor performance and contractual obligations.
Commercial Management & Cost Control
Track project costs against approved budgets and control variations.
Review and approve contractor RA bills in coordination with billing and project teams.
Analyze cost impacts due to design changes or scope variations.
Support value engineering and cost optimization initiatives.
Coordination & Stakeholder Management
Coordinate with project, design, billing, finance, and planning teams.
Interface with consultants, contractors, and vendors on contractual matters.
Resolve contractual disputes and support claim management.
Documentation, Reporting & Compliance
Maintain complete contract documentation and records.
Prepare MIS reports related to contracts, variations, and cost status.
Support internal and external audits.
Ensure adherence to company policies, statutory requirements, and governance standards.
Desired Candidate Profile
Qualification
BE / BTech / Diploma in Civil Engineering
MBA / PG Diploma in Construction Management preferred
Experience
10–15 years of experience in contracts and commercial management.
Strong exposure to real estate projects (residential, commercial, mixed-use).
Experience with reputed real estate developers in Pune or similar markets preferred.
Key Skills & Competencies
Strong knowledge of contract law, tendering, and construction contracts.
Expertise in BOQs, rate analysis, and cost management.
Proficiency in MS Excel and ERP systems (SAP/Oracle).
Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and large-value contracts.