Manager Claims Management Thoothukudi

Manager - Claims Management Location: Chennai, with travel to project sites as required Experience: 10+ years Role Overview: The Claims Manager will be responsible for managing contractual and commercial claims arising during the execution of EPC and renewable-energy projects. The role will focus on safeguarding contractual entitlements, minimising commercial exposure and ensuring timely resolution of claims and disputes. Key Responsibilities: Review EPC contracts to identify contractual obligations, claim prospects and commercial risks. Prepare and manage Extension of Time claims, variation orders, change orders and additional-scope claims. Handle delay, disruption, acceleration, prolongation, productivity-loss and cost-escalation claims. Ensure compliance with contractual notices, claim timelines and documentation requirements. Conduct delay and critical-path analysis using Primavera P6 or MS Project. Quantify the cost impact of claims and support commercial negotiations and settlements. Maintain claim registers, contractual correspondence and supporting documentation. Coordinate with Project, Planning, Commercial, Legal, Procurement and Finance teams. Support arbitration, mediation and other dispute-resolution processes. Provide regular MIS reports on claims, recoveries, variations and commercial risks. Candidate Profile: B.E./B.Tech in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical or a related engineering discipline. Minimum 10 years of experience in claims management, contracts, commercial management or project controls. Robust experience in EPC, infrastructure, power, renewable energy, transmission, substation or industrial projects. Sound knowledge of EPC and FIDIC contracts, EOT claims, variation management and delay analysis. Proficiency in Primavera P6 or MS Project. Solid commercial acumen, negotiation, analytical and stakeholder-management skills. MBA/PGDM or certification in FIDIC, contracts, arbitration or claims management .