Chief Manager

About Company

About RPG Enterprises: 

Mumbai head-quartered RPG Enterprises is one of India's largest industrial conglomerates. With over 15 companies in its fold, the group has a strong presence across core business sectors such as Infrastructure, Tyres, IT, Healthcare, Energy and Plantation to name a few. Established in 1979, RPG Enterprises is one of India's fastest growing business groups with a turnover of $4 billion. 

About KEC International: 

KEC International Limited, headquartered in Mumbai, India, is the flagship company of the RPG Group. A USD 2.1 billion Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) major, we deliver projects in key infrastructure sectors such as Power Transmission & Distribution, Railways, Civil, Urban Infrastructure, Solar, Smart Infrastructure, Oil & Gas Pipelines, and Cables. 

Our robust and integrated capabilities span the entire EPC value chain from 'concept to commissioning'. We have successfully executed complex projects across some of the world's most difficult terrains and conditions, aided by robust engineering, procurement, execution and project management capabilities. We have vast manufacturing footprint extending across India, Dubai, Brazil and Mexico. Our global presence has enabled a robust and agile supply chain that extends across six continents in over 105 countries. 

For over 75 years, we have prided ourselves for our unmatched expertise in EPC, backed by a strong customer-centric approach, quest for world-class quality, and 'safety-first' attitude. Integrity in our actions and respect for people, environment and our stakeholders are the cornerstones of our corporate responsibility. Empowered by a mindset driven to outperform and excel, we build infrastructure for the world of tomorrow. 

About Civil & Urban Infrastructure Business: 

KEC's Civil business focuses on the construction of factories, warehouses, residential buildings, railway stations, metros, and sewage & water treatment plants, and comprises of four verticals –  

A. Infrastructure & Heavy Civil (Metro & Water Projects),  
B. Industrial & Hydrocarbon (Factories) ,  
C. Residential & Public Spaces (Buildings, Commercial Spaces),  
D. Defence (Civil projects in Defence sector).  

We provide professional EPC services in an area dominated either by small unorganized players or by very few large companies. With extensive Civil expertise and capabilities built over the years across all our businesses, we are setting benchmarks in speed, quality and safety by bringing in leading technologies, professional project management expertise and intense focus on safety & quality, enabling us to deliver excellence to our clients. The business has established itself as a premier contractor in the industrial segment, especially cement and auto sector. 

Currently, we are executing around 20 turnkey EPC projects comprising metros, factories, data centre, townships and residential buildings for a repertoire of clients in sectors such as Metro Rail, Cement, Auto & Auto ancillaries, Metals & Mining, FMCG, Real Estate and Defence, among others.

External Job Description

POSITION DETAILS: Chief Manager - Contracts Job Title : Manager- Contracts Grade: M4 SBU: KEC-Civil Business: Civil 

Location: Mumbai HO Date: 

Reporting to:  

People Management (Yes/ No): Yes 

Number of Reportees:

JOB DUTIES 

Job Summary:  

Chief Manager - Contracts 

Key Accountabilities 

Duty Statements  
Develop reasonable jurisprudence pertaining to Law of Contracts and Law of Arbitration & Conciliation 

Experience in Contract Administration of Residential Building (High / Low Rise), Institutional Buildings, Factories and Industrial Facilities, etc.   

An effective communicator having interpersonal and soft skills with capability to relate with all levels of Management   

Preparation of Contract Appreciation Document (CAD) and Risk Analysis post award of the Contract, Interpretation of Contractual provisions & articulating procedures to ensure effective contract management.  

Drafting & Administrating Contractual Correspondence between Client and Contractor having time and cost impact.   

Review of causes of delay in Project and Preparation of Extension of Time (EOT) application, Revised & Impacted Construction Programme.  

Ensuring extension of contract to avoid levy of Liquidated Damages.  

Verifying Invoicing Submittals to Client, Final Contract Close-out Account Statement (Statement at Completion), Verification of Discharge / Indemnities / Disclaimer and Certificate at Completion / Performance Certificate as per Contract requirement.   

Maintenance of Project Contract Record, Variation & Claim, EOT applications and ensuring Extension.   

Vetting of Subcontract Work Orders, Terms and Condition based on Procurement Strategy and Contractual Correspondence between Contractor and Subcontractor.    

Perform periodical site audit for Identification of Claims and preparation / evaluation of claims for submission to Client, Engineer, Dispute resolution forum i.e. D.R.B and Arbitration.   Ensuring maintenance of documents / record keeping in support of Claims and collection of claim supporting documents.   

Representation of claims to Client / Engineer / DRB, Briefing to Legal Department / Lawyers / Legal Counsels, Provide assistance in filing claims in Arbitration matters and Civil Suit in Court, attending Dispute Resolution meetings, Court hearings.  

Contract Performance Tracking and preparing monthly Contract Reports. 
Skill/ Competencies 

Technical: Planning Skill, Team Management 

Functional:  Knowledge of all Production process steps 

Behavioural: Communication Skill  

JOB SPECIFICATIONS: 

Years of Experience:  19 To 21 Years 

Qualification:  

Special Requirements (If any):

Competencies
C-1 Job Performance C-4 Planning, Organizing, Systems orientation C-5 Financial Acumen C-6 Adapting and Responding to Change

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