Manager-Contracts
Polaris Smart Metering Pvt. Ltd.
Total years of experience :11 years, 0 Months
• Ensuring contractual compliance for Polaris in ongoing and upcoming contracts
• Administrating Advanced Metering Infrastructure Service Provider (AMISP) projects, ensuring clarity, deep understanding, and alignment with company objectives
• Conducting comprehensive contract reviews, identifying key terms and potential risks, and preparing mitigation strategies to protect the companys interests
• Recommending amendments for contract redrafts and RFP provisions to better serve company needs
• Maintaining strict adherence to legal standards, industry regulations, and internal policies in all contract-related processes
• Preparing responses to contractual issues raised by clients, ensuring effective communication and resolution
• Collaborating with finance, project management, and operations teams to integrate project-specific data for strategic contractual responses
• Managing the maintenance of organized records for all contracts and associated documents, such as claim and risk registers, enhancing accessibility and efficiency
• Drafting contractual conditions for strategic partnerships and actively participating in negotiation discussions
• Contributing to the development and upkeep of the Companys General and Specific Conditions of Contract
• Building and maintaining robust relationships with clients, vendors, and partners, fostering collaboration, and effectively resolving disputes in projects and tenders.
• Finalising contracts and monitored contractor performance, ensuring compliance and evaluating their effectiveness
• Drafted and proofread contracts, issuing follow-up changes or variations within specified timelines and targets
• Maintained records of relevant documents, including time delays, licenses, policy records, permits, and compensation claims
• Managed budgeting and made compensation decisions, referencing payroll and ensuring statutory compliance with benefits, fees, litigation charges, and investments
• Liaised, negotiated, and dealt with clients, factory inspectors, boiler inspectors, commissioners, and other administrative officers
• Oversaw contractor relations, continually monitoring payroll expenses in relation to revenue and site budgeting
• Conducted performance evaluations and implemented regular audits, including weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual assessments of contractors performance
• Collaborated with project managers and department heads during the evaluation process.
• Managed materials and project requirement purchases, ensuring proper allocation and management based on site progress and budgeting
• Assisted in conducting vendor meetings, finalizing rates, and monitoring and comparing the quality of products and services
• Oversaw compensation timelines and provided orientation support
• Ensured compliance with legal requirements and government norms, reviewing terms and conditions to avoid compromising any laws or contractual obligations
• Reviewed and submitted performance and quality reports during probationary periods, as well as conducted material and service inspections
• Regularly provided performance reports post-probation
• Conducted short listing of vendors and sub-contractors, and allocated orders and services to be provided by them respectively
• Taking charge of raising, approving, and verifying running account bills, while effectively managing necessary deductions by collaborating with other departments
• This collaborative approach ensured accurate and fair compensation for contractors
• Skillfully negotiating working rates and closely monitoring potential delays to promptly alert management about cost implications resulting from mismanagement by clients or contractors
• By proactively addressing these issues, I aimed to prevent any adverse consequences.
• Assisting in conducting surveys and playing a vital role in the finalization and shortlisting of vendors and contractors
• This involved determining rates, allocating work, and overseeing orientation and necessary training
• Conducting thorough cost analysis and providing vendor/contractor approval while ensuring effective communication with site officials and the Project Manager
• I made it a priority to identify the best and most cost-effective options, taking into account the unique challenges and logistics involved, without compromising the quality of products and services
• Ensuring strict compliance with all legal requirements, meticulously reviewing terms and conditions to safeguard adherence to government norms related to labor laws, employment laws, and compensation benefits
• Maintaining comprehensive records and diligently comparing data with costs and budgeting based on current rates and inflation index adjustments.
• This meticulous approach aimed to prevent overcharging or undervaluing of contracts, products, or services.