Contract Lead PMC (Ahmedabad)

Job Description Role Overview The Contract Lead PMC is responsible for end-to-end contractual and commercial governance of large, complex, and multi-stakeholder infrastructure projects. Acting as the Owner s commercial representative, the role ensures contractual compliance, commercial protection, risk mitigation, and effective claims management throughout the project lifecycle. The position plays a critical role in safeguarding project margins, managing contractual risks, and enabling successful delivery of power transmission (up to 765 kV), HVDC ( 800 kV), and hybrid renewable energy projects (Solar, Wind, BESS at GW scale). The role interfaces closely with Project Management, Engineering (Electrical/Civil/IC), Procurement, QA/QC, HSE, Finance, and Legal, ensuring integrated commercial decision-making aligned with project and business objectives. Key Responsibilities 1. Contract Administration Governance - Administer EPC, EPCM, PMC, Design Build, and item-rate contracts from award through close-out. - Ensure strict compliance with contract conditions, scope definitions, milestones, payment terms, and statutory obligations. - Maintain comprehensive contract documentation including: - Contract registers - Correspondence logs - Change/variation trackers - Claims and dispute registers - Provide interpretation of contract clauses and advise project teams on contractual rights, obligations, and risk exposure. - Align contract administration practices with AECOM PMO/PMC governance frameworks and reporting systems. 2. Variations, Claims EOT Management - Lead preparation, evaluation, and negotiation of: - Variation Orders (VOs) - Change Orders / Change Requests - Claims (cost time) - Extension of Time (EOT) submissions - Perform detailed delay and disruption analysis (concurrent delays, critical path impact, entitlement validation). - Quantify cost/time implications of scope changes and project deviations. - Ensure robust documentation and defensible positions for claim submissions and dispute resolution. - Drive proactive claim strategy to maximize entitlement recovery and minimize exposure. 3. Commercial Contractual Risk Management - Identify, evaluate, and mitigate commercial and contractual risks across project lifecycle stages. - Support pre-award activities including: - Contract reviews - Risk allocation analysis - Commercial clarifications and deviations - Ensure effective contractual flow-down of obligations to subcontractors and vendors. - Advise Project Director/Manager on commercial strategies, risk mitigation plans, and dispute avoidance mechanisms. - Maintain and update project risk registers in alignment with PMO governance. 4. Subcontract Vendor Contract Management - Support Procurement and Legal teams in drafting and negotiating: - Subcontracts - Letters of Intent (LOIs) - Purchase Orders (POs) - Ensure back-to-back alignment with main contract, including: - Scope and technical specifications - Payment terms and milestones - Liquidated Damages (LDs) - Warranties, indemnities, and liabilities - Insurance and statutory compliance - Manage subcontractor claims, variations, and final account settlements. - Ensure commercial closure of all subcontract packages in line with project timelines. 5. Cost Control Financial Coordination - Collaborate with Project Controls, Quantity Surveying (QS), and Finance teams to: - Monitor budgets, forecasts, and cost performance - Track committed vs actual costs - Support margin protection initiatives - Review and certify: - Client invoices and RA bills - Payment certificates and milestones - Support cash flow forecasting and working capital optimization. - Provide structured inputs for: - Monthly commercial reports - Management dashboards - Project review meetings 6. Client Stakeholder Management - Act as the primary commercial and contractual interface with: - Clients / Owners - Consultants - EPC Contractors and key subcontractors - Participate in: - Progress review meetings - Commercial negotiations - Dispute resolution discussions - Support senior management during escalations and arbitration/litigation processes. - Ensure alignment of commercial actions with overall project delivery strategy. Project Exposure - Power Transmission Distribution Systems up to 765 kV (AIS/GIS substations and transmission lines) - HVDC Projects up to 800 kV (LCC/VSC systems) - Hybrid Renewable Energy Projects: - Utility-scale Solar PV - Wind Energy - Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) - Large infrastructure, industrial, and mission-critical facilities (including data centres) - Multi-phase and long-duration CAPEX programs Contractual Commercial Expertise - In-depth knowledge of: - FIDIC contracts (Red, Yellow, Silver Books) - Custom EPC / EPCM frameworks - CPWD / Indian contracting practices - Strong understanding of: - Contract law fundamentals - Commercial risk allocation - Claims and dispute mechanisms Project Commercial Management .