Head Contract Administration

About Business:

Adani Group: Adani Group is a diversified organisation in India comprising 10 publicly traded companies. It has created a world class logistics and utility infrastructure portfolio that has a pan-India presence. Adani Group is headquartered in Ahmedabad, in the state of Gujarat, India. Over the years, Adani Group has positioned itself to be the market leader in its logistics and energy businesses focusing on large scale infrastructure development in India with O & M practices benchmarked to global standards. With four IG rated businesses, it is the only Infrastructure Investment Grade issuer in India.

Adani Airports Holding Limited: Adani Airports Holding Limited is reshaping the aviation landscape, transforming airports into dynamic hubs of connectivity, innovation, and service excellence. By prioritizing passenger experience, leveraging state-of-the-art technology, and enhancing operational efficiency, we are redefining airport infrastructure across India. Our vision is to create world-class airports that serve as gateways to regional development and global connectivity, positioning Adani Airports as a leader in the aviation sector with a focus on sustainable growth and community impact.

Job Purpose: Lead - Contract Administration is responsible for executing plans, negotiating contract terms, and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations. The Lead oversees the preparation, review, and modification of contracts, and works closely with project managers and other stakeholders to ensure that contracts are aligned with project goals and timelines. Additionally, the Lead provides guidance and support to team members to ensure efficient contract management.

Qualification:

Bachelor's in Engineering with Law (LLB) / Contract Management; 

MBA / FIDIC certification 

Preferred Experience:  

15+ years in contracts & commercial management on large EPC / infrastructure projects, with 5+ years leading contract administration

Contract Policy & Governance (Ho)

   •  Implement contract-management policies released from time to time and monitor adherence to process requirements.

   •  Develop and standardize contract-management policies, aligning them with organizational objectives.

   •  Work with Project Heads to ensure contract management aligns with project needs and goals. NFA, Change & Dispute Oversight (Ho)   •  Ensure all high-value NFAs are reviewed before being put up to management.

   •  Oversee contract risk strategies, track potential issues and escalate high-risk matters to senior leadership.

   •  Oversee all contractual disputes; monitor major disputes and claims and ensure timely resolution.

   •  Negotiate all contract amendments and ensure release of change orders.

   •  Hold the monthly review meeting with the contractor.

Audit & Performance Governance (Ho) 

•  Approve audit plans and review all corrective and preventive measures (CAPA) taken for findings.

   •  Define contract performance-evaluation criteria and ensure consistency in assessment metrics.

   •  Report on overall performance trends to senior management and guide improvement areas.

Site Contract Assurance & Support 

•  Provide support to the site Contract Administration team to ensure contract compliance.

   •  Ensure contract changes are addressed with proper justification before processing.

   •  Validate all critical communications to the contractor processed by Site Contracts.

   •  Support contract administration in major disputes, seeking legal guidance from cross-functional teams; ensure adherence to process and proper documentation.

•  Move each award from technical closure through to PO issuance within the agreed service level, working with engineering and procurement.

•  Float RFPs in line with the revised packaging strategy from the engineering stage. 

Decision Authority & Accountability 

• Approves contract-management policy, performance-evaluation criteria and contract amendments. 

• Reviews and clears all high-value NFAs before they reach management. 

• Approves audit plans and CAPA; escalates high-risk contractual matters to senior leadership / CPO. 

• Accountable for contractual risk, dispute resolution, change governance and site contract compliance. 

Internal Interactions 

CPO; Project Heads / Site Heads; CFMC; Pre-Construction; Engineering; PMO; Legal; Capex TC; Internal Audit 

External Interactions

 Contractors & sub-contractors; Legal counsel / arbitrators; Auditors; Consultants; Regulatory bodies