Senior Lead - Commercial

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Delhi, Connaught Place, New Delhi, Delhi, IND
In-Office
Senior level
Professional Services • Real Estate
The Role
Leads commercial and contract activities across pre- and post-contract construction phases. Responsibilities include procurement strategy, vendor prequalification, tender administration, negotiations, contract documentation, cost control, cash-flow projections, change orders, and contractor claims. The role coordinates with quantity surveyors, design teams, clients, contractors, and site stakeholders while analyzing cost deviations and preparing contractual correspondence.
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Pre-Contract

  • Prepare work packaging strategy and tender event schedule
  • Prepare long list of vendors for respective packages and lead the pre- qualification process
  • Prepare the prequalification report and support in presenting the same to the client for decision making.
  • Coordinate with in-house QS team for BOQ preparation and prepare tender documents
  • Lead the tender administration process end to end.
  • Lead technical and commercial negotiation with support from design and QS management team
  • Participate in the final negotiation including cost, tender terms, payment schedule etc.
  • Prepare and send the final recommendation note to client for approval.
  • Coordinate with the successful bidder to get all documents required for issuance of the contract
  • Prepare the LOA and contract document and coordinate with all stakeholders to get the same signed
  • Monitor management of contract documents.
Post-contract
  • Review the third-party QS monthly reports
  • Prepare and track the Project Cost Control sheet in coordination with inputs from third-party QS and in-house procurement team.
  • Analyze cost deviations/over-runs and propose contingency plans
  • Prepare cash flow projections
  • Review work, change requests and change orders prepared by site team.
  • Support the site team to analyze and adjudicate contractor claims or to write contractual correspondence.


Requirements
  • B. Tech in Civil Engineering (Full time course from recognized university) with knowledge of construction contracts
  • Training or working knowledge of FIDIC or other standard construction contracts will be a plus.
  • Min. 12+ years’ experience with renowned QS firms or Project Management companies in the construction industry with hands-on experience in tenders, contract
  • Excellent communication skills with contractual writing ability.
    Good working knowledge of FIDIC contract forms and ability to write contractual correspondence.
  • Good leadership skills with an ability to manage internal and external stakeholders.
  • Excellent quantitative, analytical, and Excel skills
  • Good working knowledge of MS Word



Benefits

Ascentis is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We value talent, integrity, and professionalism, and all employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are dedicated to providing a respectful and supportive work environment for everyone.

 
We offer a comprehensive benefits package rooted in full statutory compliance, including our contributions to the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) to ensure your long-term financial security. In addition to mandated Gratuity for your dedicated service, we provide competitive variable pay structures tied to project performance, comprehensive medical and accidental insurance, and site-specific allowances wherever applicable.


Skills Required

  • Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering from a recognized university, completed as a full-time course
  • Knowledge of construction contracts
  • At least 12 years of experience with recognized quantity surveying firms or project management companies in the construction industry
  • Hands-on experience with tenders and contracts
  • Excellent communication skills and contractual writing ability
  • Working knowledge of FIDIC or other standard construction contracts
  • Ability to write contractual correspondence
  • Leadership skills and ability to manage internal and external stakeholders
  • Excellent quantitative, analytical, and Microsoft Excel skills
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Word
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The Company
190 Employees
Year Founded: 2006

What We Do

Ascentis is an international engineering and project management firm founded in 2006 and operating across South Asia and Africa. It provides engineering and project management services to the real estate sector, delivering end-to-end solutions from feasibility through commissioning. The company serves complex building projects and emphasizes world-class professional standards, high quality, and uncompromising integrity in its client partnerships and project delivery.

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