Contract Manager - Renewable Energy Segment

Job Title: Contract Manager - Renewable Energy

Location: Delhi

About Employer: An MNC in the Renewable sector

Job Overview:

The Contract Manager would be responsible for the administration and management of all critical contracts related to the company's business operations. This role involves reviewing contracts, ensuring contractual compliance post signing, and resolving any contractual disputes through stakeholder consultations during the lifecycle of the contract till closure.

The Contract Manager will work closely with various departments, capture their requirements, and schedule of activities to ensure that contractual obligations are met and that risks are minimized.

List of Critical Contracts to be Handled:

1. Wind Turbine / Solar Modules / BESS (OEM contracts)

2. Power Evacuation Contracts (Transformer, Substation & EHV)

3. EPC Turnkey Contracts (if any)

4. Land aggregation contracts

5. Civil works contracts

Key Responsibilities:

Contract Administration:

- Manage all critical contracts throughout the lifecycle from inception to execution, renewal, and closure.

- Ensure proper records of contracts, amendments, and correspondence are maintained and shared.

- Ensure a proper kick-off meeting between all relevant stakeholders within the organization and with the contractor.

- Prepare all relevant documents, certificates, warranties, guarantees etc. for contract closure.

- Ensure that all conditions of the contracts are fulfilled by the Employer and the Contractor.

- Coordinate with relevant stakeholders for certificates, warranties, guarantees etc. which are needed for contract closure.

- Resolving any contractual disputes through stakeholder consultations during the lifecycle of the contract till closure

- Organize lessons learned exercises at relevant milestones: end of a negotiation, end of the contract itself, or after any major event related to the contract life.

- Identify and mitigate risks associated with the contract execution and performance with the relevant departments.

- Ensure that the terms and conditions related to payments, schedule, deliverables, etc are strictly followed to avoid any deviation. Also highlight the same to the relevant department timely in case of any deviation observed.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

- Work closely with all the internal departments (Legal, procurement, construction, PMO, Accounts etc.) to ensure alignment and address all contract related issues.

- Promote awareness of the contract among the Project team and ensure that the Project team has clear understanding of the contractual obligations of all parties involved.

Performance Monitoring, reporting and Claim Management:

- Evaluate and monitor contract performance while ensuring all parties meet contractual obligations. Raise flags in case of any deviation to the relevant department in timely manner.

- Produce a SWOT (Strength, Weakness, Opportunities, Threats) analysis of the contract and the associated mitigation plan.

- Report periodically to the management on contract status, performance metrics and risks.

- Receive and analyse all incoming claims with all relevant departments and ensuring proper responses to the claims (including counter claims if any) are filed within contractual stipulated timelines.

- Proactively analyse contracts and raise claims to the contractor (if applicable) basis the contractors performance. Collaborate with relevant departments for documentation, record keeping claim submission within the relevant timelines.

Skills Required:

- Proven experience in contract negotiation, administration and management

- 8-10 years of experience in contract management in Renewable energy industry

- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to analyze complex information and provide strategic solutions.

- Bachelor's degree in engineering / legal with MBA an added advantage.