Associate Contract Manager

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Associate Contract Manager who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks from administrative to strategic. The position is based in Bangalore, India. 

About Us 

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organization to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in. 

About the Position: This position to support the Project Management team with effective Contract Management to minimise the project risks and increase the profitability. 

Key Accountabilities: 

• Establish and implement contractual processes and registers to track correspondence, variations, claims and disputes; 

• Lead the preparation and submission of progress claims and negotiations with customers and clients; 

• Support Project Delivery Team by notifying key stakeholders of contractual obligations in order to preserve contractual rights and entitlements and recommend strategies to mitigate risks; 

• Introduce procedures to monitor contractual performance and assist the Project Management Office with KPI reporting; 

• Provide practical, business-orientated advice to management, sales, finance, project management, procurement and supply chain management teams on contractual risks and issues; 

• Provide the Contractual provisions in finalization of Subcontract Agreement. 

• Develop and implement appropriate templates to ensure compliance with contractual obligations, including KPIs; 

• Maintain the integrity of contract information and co-ordinate all aspects of the contract administration process, in accordance with appropriate Contract Management Plans and procedures, to meet organizational needs including management of registers for project correspondence, variations, claims etc 

Key Experience Preferred:  

• Significant experience in Contracts Administration and Management in the engineering industry (ideally rail or civil) 

• Ability to lead negotiations with Customers and Suppliers on contractual, commercial and performance matters; 

• Comprehensive knowledge of commercial and governance requirements for major infrastructure projects; 

• Familiarity with Security of Payment legislation essential. 

• Minimum 6-8 years experience in the railway/infrastructure/resource industry 

• Minimum 3-year experience in commercial roles in complex technical or engineering based organization 

Education/Qualifications Preferred:  

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline (Engineering, Construction Management or Quantity Surveying or equivalent) is essential 

• Post graduate qualifications in construction law or contracts management are highly desirable 

Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at  https://www.hitachirail.com/careers. 

At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 

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