Contracts Manager | High-Value Construction Projects | Claims, Variations, Risk & Compliance

Role Summary

The Contracts Manager is responsible for managing the complete contract lifecycle for construction projects, ensuring strict adherence to contractual terms, company policies, and statutory requirements. The role focuses on proactive identification and resolution of contractual issues, effective cost control, accurate documentation, and close coordination with project, finance, procurement, and engineering teams to support successful project delivery.

Role Overview

This position oversees day-to-day contract administration and ensures compliance with contractual obligations and internal governance frameworks. The role requires strong expertise across pre-contract and post-contract activities, including tendering, subcontract administration, billing, claims management, and SAP-driven processes. The Contracts Manager plays a key role in safeguarding commercial interests while enabling timely and cost-effective project execution.

Key Responsibilities

Contract Administration & Compliance

• Prepare and maintain Contract Summaries with regular updates throughout the project lifecycle

• Analyse contract documents in detail and develop Contract and Claim Management strategies

• Ensure compliance of all parties with contractual rights, obligations, and statutory requirements

• Monitor project progress against contractual milestones and schedules

Claims, Variations & Risk Management

• Lead all contractual aspects including notices, correspondence, variations, claims, LD negotiations, and risk assessments

• Monitor, record, and manage claims and counterclaims with complete supporting documentation

• Evaluate contractual claims and review claim strategies with the Project Director / Project Manager

• Provide strategic advice on contractual risks, commercial exposure, and claim-related matters

Commercial & Procurement Management

• Establish procedures for awarding, administering, and closing contracts and subcontracts

• Manage vendor sourcing, prequalification, tender evaluation, negotiations, and procurement activities

• Implement project-specific commercial procedures related to insurance, variations, and claims documentation

Documentation & Stakeholder Coordination

• Ensure timely issuance of contractual notices and formal communications

• Review incoming and outgoing correspondence and advise project leadership on contractual implications

• Coordinate with the Documentation Controller / Contract Administrator to ensure systematic filing and traceability

• Work closely with all project stakeholders to resolve issues and mitigate contractual risks

Reporting & Capability Building

• Prepare and present commercial and contractual analysis reports to management

• Conduct training and knowledge-sharing sessions on contract and claim management for project and support teams

Desired Profile

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution

• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in contracts management

• Strong exposure to large-scale construction projects in Developer / EPC / PMC environments

Technical & Professional Skills

• Deep understanding of contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project schedules

• Proven expertise in variations, EOT, and cost claims management

• Hands-on experience with SAP and Microsoft Office applications

• Exposure to BIM and Lean construction methodologies is an advantage

Core Competencies

• Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills

• High attention to detail with strong commercial judgment

• Demonstrated leadership and team supervision experience

• Ability to manage complex contractual matters in fast-paced project environments

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