Position: Head – Contracts

Job Description: -Position: Head – Contracts

Location: Venus Head Office, Ahmedabad
Industry: Real Estate / PMC / Building Construction / EPC

Experience: 15+ Years

Role Overview

The Head – Contracts will lead the end-to-end contract management function for all real estate projects of Venus Group. This role is responsible for ensuring commercial efficiency, risk mitigation, and contractual compliance across all projects, while driving cost optimization and timely project execution.

Key Responsibilities

1. Contract Strategy & Management

• Lead complete contract lifecycle from tendering to closure
• Draft, review, and finalize contracts for contractors, vendors, and consultants
• Ensure alignment with company policies, legal standards, and project requirements
• Develop standard contract templates and governance frameworks

2. Tendering & Commercial Finalization

• Oversee tendering process including BOQ review, bid analysis, and vendor comparison
• Lead techno-commercial negotiations and contract finalization
• Ensure competitive pricing and value-driven contracting

3. Post-Contract Management

• Monitor contract execution, compliance, and deliverables
• Handle variation orders, claims, and dispute resolution
• Ensure timely closure of contracts and final account settlement

4. Cost Control & Risk Management

• Identify cost-saving opportunities and drive value engineering
• Mitigate contractual and commercial risks proactively
• Ensure adherence to project budgets and financial controls

 

5. Stakeholder Coordination

• Work closely with Projects, Procurement, Finance, and Legal teams
• Provide commercial insights to leadership for decision-making
• Ensure smooth coordination between site teams and HO

6. Team Leadership

• Lead and develop the contracts team
• Set performance goals, review outcomes, and ensure accountability
• Build a high-performance, process-driven team culture

Key Deliverables / KPIs

• Cost savings vs budget
• Contract finalization cycle time
• % adherence to project budgets
• Number of disputes / claims resolved
• Contract compliance score

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong expertise in contract management in real estate projects
• Excellent negotiation and commercial acumen
• Deep understanding of construction contracts, BOQ, and rate analysis
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability
• Leadership and stakeholder management skills

Educational Qualification

• B.E. Civil / Construction Management
• PG in Construction Management (preferred)
• Certifications like PMP / Contract Management / Six Sigma are an added advantage

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 15+ years of experience in real estate / construction industry
• Proven experience in handling large-scale residential / commercial projects
• Strong track record in contract negotiation and cost optimization
• Experience working in a Head Office (HO) driven model