Johnson Controls

Thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization

ContractManagerConstruction/ProjectManagement

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India FULL TIME
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The Brief

“Contract Manager – Construction / Project Management at Johnson Controls. Skills: Contract management, Commercial management, Risk management, Claims management. End-to-end contractual and commercial management. Manage and administer EPC, EPCM, PMC, Design & Build, and item‑rate contracts”

What You'll Achieve.

Commercial protection; Contractual compliance; Risk mitigation; Claims management; Margin protection

Industry & Context.

Thermal management, mission critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization
Problems you'll solve

Solution-oriented

Eligibility Requirements

Willingness to travel to project sites within India as required

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or equivalent, 8–15 years of experience in construction or project management environments, Proven experience handling infrastructure projects, exposure to long-duration projects with multiple stakeholders, Hands-on experience with claims, variations, EOTs, dispute avoidance, and final accounts

Nice to Have

Post-graduate qualification or certification in Contracts / Commercial Management or Law, Background in PMC, EPC, EPCM, infrastructure, industrial, or data‑centre projects

What You'll Do.

End-to-end contractual and commercial management

Manage and administer EPC

and item‑rate contracts

Ensure compliance with contractual terms

Maintain contract registers

Interpret contract clauses

and negotiation of variation orders

Assess time and cost impact of changes

Support recovery of contractual entitlements

Proactively identify potential commercial risks

Identify and manage commercial

Support pre‑award contract reviews

Ensure proper risk allocation

Advise project leadership on risk mitigation

and negotiating subcontract agreements

Ensure subcontract terms align with main contract obligations

Manage subcontractor variations

Collaborate with project controls

Review and certify client invoices

Support cash‑flow planning

Provide inputs for monthly commercial reviews

Act as the commercial and contractual focal point

Participate in progress meetings

Support senior management during escalation

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work closely with Project Managers, Engineering, Procurement, Finance, and Legal teams; Act as the key commercial interface with clients, consultants, and contractors; Collaborate with project controls, QS, and finance teams; Assist procurement and legal teams in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating subcontract agreements; Act as the commercial and contractual focal point with clients, consultants, and major subcontractors; Participate in progress meetings, commercial negotiations, and dispute discussions; Support senior management during escalation and resolution of commercial issues

Communication Scope

Communication skills with the ability to deal with senior stakeholders

Process & Methodology

Project management, Construction management

Full Job Description

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education. For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward. **What we offer:** * Competitive salary * Paid vacation/holidays/sick time * Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, pension, medical, dental, and vision care * On the job/cross training opportunities * Encouraging and collaborative team environment * Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy **Contract Manager – Construction / Project Management** ## Role Purpose The Contract Manager will be responsible for **end‑to‑end contractual and commercial management** of **large, long‑duration construction projects** , ensuring **commercial protection, contractual compliance, risk mitigation, and claims management** throughout the project lifecycle. The role will work closely with **Project Managers, Engineering, Procurement, Finance, and Legal teams** and act as the key commercial interface with clients, consultants, and contractors. ## Key Responsibilities ### 1\. Contract Administration & Compliance * Manage and administer **EPC, EPCM, PMC, Design & Build, and item‑rate contracts** from award to final close‑out. * Ensure compliance with **contractual terms, scope, schedules, payment milestones, and statutory obligations**. * Maintain contract registers, correspondence logs, variation trackers, and claims records. * Interpret contract clauses and provide timely commercial guidance to project teams

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