Mehta Group

Head – DGM /AGM – Contracts, Estimation, QS & Billing

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Position: Head Contracts & Billing, Estimation

 Job Location: Thane – Maharashtra

Required Qualifications & Experience:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related technical field (Post-graduation/MBA in Construction Management or NICMAR is a strong advantage).

Experience: Minimum 15+ years of relevant experience managing the complete contract lifecycle with reputed real estate developers or EPC contractors.

Job Description (JD) Overview

A Head of Contracts in a Mumbai-based real estate or construction company leads pre-contract, tendering, and post-contract commercial administration for large-scale residential or commercial projects.

Key Responsibilities: ·

  • Tendering & Pre-Contracts: Lead end-to-end tendering processes, including drafting tender documents, contractor/vendor pre-qualification, bid evaluations, and final commercial negotiations.
  • Contract Strategy: Develop robust contracting structures for civil construction, MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing), fit-outs, and specialized packages.
  • Post-Contract Administration: Monitor contract performance against approved budgets, manage variations, handle contractor claims, process billings, and oversee extensions of time.
  • Risk & Compliance: Ensure strict contractual compliance, mitigate commercial and legal risks, and maintain centralized contract management databases.
  • Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with project management, design, procurement, finance, and legal teams.

Core Skills:

  • Strong techno-commercial acumen, advanced negotiation tactics, deep knowledge of FIDIC/standard construction contracts, and dispute resolution capabilities.
  • Strong skills in rate analysis, contract negotiations, and financial management ·
  • Proficiency in budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills ·