Vamsi Sathena

• Administer pre-contract and post-contract activities under FIDIC and bespoke contracts across
a portfolio exceeding AED 13B+ in project value
• Manage the complete contract lifecycle, including tendering, contract award, administration,
variations, claims, and final account settlement
• Draft and negotiate consultancy agreements, construction contracts, subcontract agreements,
and framework agreements
• Prepare and review MOUs, NDAs, LOIs, LOAs, work orders, joint venture agreements,
assignments, and novation agreements
• Lead claims and variations management, evaluating contractual entitlements and commercial
impacts
• Issue contractual notices and formal correspondence to consultants, contractors, and
subcontractors in compliance with contract conditions
• Monitor contract performance, milestones, obligations, and payment terms to identify
commercial risks and opportunities
• Coordinate with commercial, procurement, legal, and project teams to resolve contractual
issues efficiently
• Provide contractual guidance and compliance training to internal teams to strengthen risk
management

• Managed contract administration for NEOM mega-projects, ensuring compliance with contract
conditions and project timelines
• Prepared and issued contractual notices to Employer, Engineer, and subcontractors
• Drafted formal contractual correspondence to maintain clear communication between
stakeholders
• Identified and evaluated variations and contractual claims including prolongation and change
in-legislation claims
• Maintained claims and variations trackers, ensuring accurate documentation and effective
change management and control
• Prepared delay event analyses and supporting documentation for EOT submissions
• Supported procurement including commercial evaluations, tender assessments, and
subcontract reviews to support project decision-making
• Ensured strict adherence to contractual obligations and regulatory requirements

• Managed contract administration for large-scale metro infrastructure projects under FIDIC
conditions
• Prepared Contract Appreciation Documents (CAD) and conducted contract risk analysis
• Issued timely contractual notices to Employers, Engineers, and subcontractors
• Identified and submitted EOT claims, variations, COVID-related claims, idling claims, and
change-in-legislation claims
• Drafted contractual correspondence and claim submissions ensuring compliance with
contractual requirements
• Maintained claims registers, variations trackers, MIS reports, and Project Risk & Opportunity
Logs
• Supported dispute resolution and arbitration processes through documentation and claim
defense
• Coordinated with project management teams, consultants, and stakeholders to resolve
contractual issues
• Managed project documentation and contract records for audit and compliance