Deputy Manager – Contracts

About the role

The Deputy Manager – Contracts will lead the Contracts function within the Engineering Department, overseeing the full tender, bidding, award and contractor evaluation cycle for new construction and repair & maintenance projects. The role ensures transparency, fairness and visibility throughout the process, supporting management with accurate bid analysis and timely award decisions.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and review tender documents, including instructions to bidders, specifications, BOQs and bid forms in coordination with Design and Costing teams.
• Lead tender openings, involve Finance/Audit representatives, and prepare comparative statements to identify errors or missing rates.
• Conduct bid evaluation, compile reports, and facilitate awarding decisions with internal committees.
• Manage contractor KYC, pre‑qualification, onboarding and maintain a preferred contractor list.
• Establish and operate a contractor performance evaluation system, recommending upgrades, retention or blacklisting.
• Support contract administration, handling variations, extensions, claims and close‑out in coordination with Project Management and Costing.
• Maintain comprehensive records of all tenders, bids, evaluations and contracts for audit purposes.
• Lead process‑improvement initiatives such as tender cycle tracking and dashboard reporting.

Required profile

• 5–8 years of progressive experience in construction contracts, tendering, procurement and contractor management, preferably on building, institutional or educational projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an HEC‑recognized university, registered with the Pakistan Engineering Council.
• Relevant certification in Contract Management is a plus.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of tendering, bidding and contract award processes for construction works.
• Understanding of FIDIC and PEC standard contract forms and contract administration.
• Proficiency in preparing comparative statements, BOQ analysis and rate evaluation.
• Experience with contractor KYC, pre‑qualification and performance evaluation.
• Advanced MS Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and familiarity with tracking dashboards (e.g., Power BI).