Our client is bidding for work on the Project Management Consultancy Services for Works of Signalling &Telecommunication System, SCADA System, and Ticketing System of Mumbai – Ahmedabad High Speed Rail Project and they are seeking suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the role of Chief Expert-Contract.This bid will close in October 2025 and the work is expected to start around March 2026.Location: Mumbai / Ahmedabad / SuratMissions/Main Duties- Preparation of detailed integrated schedule for the entire Scope aligning with the Project schedule.- Review and monitor the work plans and schedules of various stakeholders and ensure consistency with the overall schedule.- Managing overall procurement life cycle till closure of contract.- Ensuring proper risk analysis and recommending risk mitigation measures.- Assistance in entire Contract administration, including dispute resolution, contract terminations, contract renegotiation, exit strategies, establishing standard procedures & tools etc.- Assessment of project long term financial statements and preparation, submission and disbursement of claims to multi-lateral funding institution (if applicable).- Preparation of cost breakdown structure, creation of baseline project cost (under its scope), budget and cashflow schedule.- Establishing procedures for any changes in the project criteria/scope.- Assistance in legal matters.- Any other roles and responsibilities required to be performed to complete the project as assigned by PD and Client.Job RequirementsAge:- Less than 60 Years (preferred)- Must be below 70 yearsEducational Qualification:- Postgraduate / Doctorate in relevant field (preferred)- Graduate Engineering degree in relevant field (minimum)Experience:- Overall more than 25 years of experience in Railways / Metro / Roadways / Airways / Telecommunication / Power and Energy sector projects.- More than 15 years of experience in contract management in Railways / Metro projects funded by Bilateral / Multilateral Development Banks / Agencies.- More than 5 years of experience during construction phase as in-charge of contracts division in Railways / Metro.
