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.
NMDPL: Navbharat Mega Developers Pvt. Ltd. (NMDPL) is a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) formed through a joint venture between the Government of Maharashtra and the Adani Group. It leads the Dharavi Redevelopment Project, aiming to transform one of Asia’s largest informal settlements into a modern urban hub with sustainable housing, infrastructure, and economic opportunities.
Job Purpose: The Lead – Contract Administration supports the strategic and operational activities of the contract management function across NMDPL’s urban redevelopment and infrastructure projects. This role is responsible for day-to-day contract administration, claim support, risk flagging, and coordination with contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders. The position ensures timely documentation, assists in dispute resolution processes, and promotes contractual discipline across project sites.
ResponsibilitiesLead Contract Admin
Contract Administration & Coordination:
Administer contracts throughout the lifecycle, including issuance, tracking, renewals, and compliance verification.
Assist in drafting and reviewing contract letters, minutes of meetings, and formal correspondence with EPC contractors and vendors.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date contract documentation in centralized repositories.
Coordinate with Planning, Engineering, Legal, and Site teams to ensure contractual alignment and deliverables.
Support the preparation of Monthly Contract MIS reports and status updates for leadership review.
Claims & Dispute Support:
Support the Head – Contract Admin in preparing and analyzing claims, EoT requests, variation proposals, and change orders.
Compile evidence, timelines, and documentation required for defending or pursuing claims.
Monitor timelines and alert relevant teams for timely submission of contractual notices.
Assist in the drafting of statements, rejoinders, and supporting material in case of disputes or arbitration.
Risk Monitoring & Documentation Compliance:
Flag potential risks in contract execution and highlight deviations or non-compliance from EPC partners.
Support in due diligence reviews of bid documents and coordinate internally for necessary inputs.
Track contract deliverables and ensure milestone-based compliance across assigned projects.
Collaboration & Communication:
Act as the central point of contact for site-level contract issues and liaise with corporate office teams for resolution.
Support the Head in interfacing with legal and finance teams for integrated contract management.
Facilitate regular reviews with project teams to ensure contract obligations are understood and followed.
Training, Reporting & Quality:
Participate in knowledge-sharing initiatives and internal training sessions on contract practices or dispute learnings.
Maintain audit-ready documentation and ensure adherence to quality and safety compliance in all contractual communications.
Key Stakeholders - Internal
Projects
Design
Engineering
PMO
Finance and Accounts
Safety
Quality
Legal
Regulatory
Architects
Key Stakeholders - External
Vendors
Contractors
Consultants
Qualifications
Educational Qualification:
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
Certifications such as Certified Construction Contract Administrator (CCCA) or similar credentials.
Work Experience (Range of years):
15+ years
Preferred Industry:
Experience in contract administration within the construction, infrastructure, or real estate sectors.
Exposure to large-scale EPC contracts, government contracts, or PPP projects preferred.
Working knowledge of contract management tools and reporting systems.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
- 15+ years of experience in contract administration within construction/infrastructure projects.
- Working knowledge of contract management tools and reporting systems.
- Certifications such as Certified Construction Contract Administrator (CCCA) or similar.
- Experience with large-scale EPC contracts, government contracts, or PPP projects.
What We Do
Adani Group is a diversified organisation in India comprising 10 publicly traded companies. It has created a world class transport 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 transport logistics and energy utility portfolio 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 owes its success and leadership position to its core philosophy of ‘Nation Building’ driven by ‘Growth with Goodness’ - a guiding principle for sustainable growth. Adani is committed to increase its ESG footprint by realigning its businesses with emphasis on climate protection and increasing community outreach through its CSR programme based on the principles of sustainability, diversity and shared values. Watch Pehle Pankha Ayega | Phir Bijli Aayegi : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1orXXuPzNmY
