Assistant Manager / Manager – Contracts

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Contracts Manager with a strong background in real estate development and building construction projects. The candidate will be responsible for tendering, BOQ preparation, cost estimation, contractor finalization, contract administration, commercial negotiations, contractor billing, and project cost control. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in residential and commercial building projects, with strong knowledge of construction contracts, subcontractor management, and techno-commercial operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare BOQs, quantity take-offs, cost estimates, and tender documents for civil, structural, finishing, and MEP works.
• Float RFQs/RFPs and invite quotations from contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and vendors.
• Analyze quotations, prepare techno-commercial comparative statements, conduct rate analysis, and negotiate commercial terms.
• Evaluate and finalize contractors and vendors in coordination with Project, Procurement, and Management teams.
• Prepare and issue Work Orders (WO), Purchase Orders (PO), Letters of Intent (LOI), subcontract agreements, and service contracts.
• Review, draft, administer, and monitor contracts to ensure compliance with contractual terms and company policies.
• Verify contractor/subcontractor Running Account (RA) Bills, final bills, measurements, and payment certificates in coordination with site teams.
• Manage contract variations, extra items, change orders, rate revisions, claims, and Extension of Time (EOT) requests.
• Monitor project budgets, committed costs, actual expenditure, and cost reports against approved estimates.
• Conduct site visits to verify measurements, executed quantities, work progress, and contractor claims.
• Coordinate with Project, Planning, Architecture, MEP, Procurement, Finance, and Accounts teams on contractual and commercial matters.
• Identify value engineering opportunities and cost-saving measures without compromising quality or project specifications.
• Evaluate contractor and vendor performance and manage subcontract-related commercial matters.
• Maintain contract records, commercial correspondence, approvals, amendments, and supporting documentation.
• Manage final account settlements and ensure timely closure of contractor/subcontractor accounts.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering or Diploma in Civil Engineering.
• 8–12 years of relevant experience in Contracts & Commercial within the real estate development or construction industry.
• BOQ Preparation, Quantity Surveying & Cost Estimation.
• Tendering, Rate Analysis & Techno-Commercial Negotiation.
• Contract Drafting, Review & Administration.
• Contractor Billing (RA Bills & Final Bills).
• Variation Orders, Claims & EOT Management.
• Project Cost Control, Budgeting & Value Engineering.
• Vendor & Subcontractor Management.
• Commercial Documentation & Contract Compliance.
• Strong Communication, Coordination & Negotiation Skills.

Preferred Candidate Profile

Candidates with experience in real estate development companies, builders, or construction firms, particularly in residential and commercial building projects, will be preferred.

Pay: ₹600,000.00 - ₹1,200,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Food provided
• Leave encashment
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person