Lead - Airside & Billing

Lead - Airside & Billing

Responsibilities

• Administer Airside construction contracts from award till closure.
• Monitor adherence to contractual obligations, milestones and deliverables.
• Maintain complete contract records, correspondence and change management logs.
• Review and process contract amendments, variations and change orders.
• Verify contractor bills, IPCs and payment certifications.
• Monitor contract values, variations and budget utilization.
• Support preparation and evaluation of rate analysis and cost implications.
• Track contractual commitments and forecast commercial exposure.
• Identify potential contractual risks and entitlement events.
• Maintain records supporting EOT, prolongation and variation claims.
• Assist in evaluation of contractor claims and preparation of company responses.
• Coordinate with legal and project teams for dispute resolution.
• Liaise with Project, Planning, Engineering, Finance and Procurement teams.
• Support negotiations related to variations and contractual matters.
• Facilitate resolution of contractual and commercial matters.
• Prepare monthly contract status reports.
• Monitor key commercial KPIs and contractual compliance.
• Maintain dashboards for claims, variations, EOTs and payment status.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Support the Head – Contract Administrator and Asset Infra Head in strategic decision-making by providing detailed contract analysis and recommendations.

Qualifications

Required & Experience

• Proven expertise in contract administration within the commercial real estate industry, with a minimum of 8+ years of experience.
• At least 5 years of experience managing multiple projects in airside works such as runway, apron, taxiway, AGL and utilities preferred.
• Strong negotiation, conflict resolution, and relationship management skills.

Educational Background

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Master’s degree in Business Administration or Contract Management is preferred.
• 10 to 14 years of experience in contract administration, with a focus on airside projects.

Domain Expertise

• In-depth knowledge of contract management principles and practices of infra structure projects, preferred for airport project domain.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder projects.
• Expertise in handling contracts related to construction of terminal building, airside development etc.

Digital & Operational Tools

• Proficiency in contract management software such as SAP Ariba or Oracle Contract Management.
• Proficient in excel, Power BI and relevant tools.

Leadership Capabilities

• Drive collaboration across departments.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to manage relationships at all organizational levels.
• Strategic thinking and decision-making capabilities to align contract management with business goals.