Contracts & Claim
ALOK PRAVEEN
MKC Infrastructure Limited
Hajipur,BR
Work Preference
Desired Job Title
Contracts & Claim ManagerWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
HybridRemoteOn-SiteLocation:
Hajipur, BR, INOpen to relocation:
YesImportant To Me
Work-life balanceCompany CultureCareer advancementPersonal development programsSummary
Experienced contract administrator specializing in claims management and risk mitigation. Skilled in resolving disputes through negotiation and ensuring regulatory compliance. Facilitates project planning and fosters collaboration across teams to drive efficiency and success.
10
Years of experience
Work History
Manager (Planning & Contracts)
2 Years 11 Months- Diligently monitored Authority and Contractor obligations under Concession Agreements, ensuring timely achievement of Project Milestones and mitigating potential delays.
- Proactively identified, assessed, and managed change orders and variation claims in close consultation with Project Managers, ensuring fair compensation and scope adjustments.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive Contract Appreciation Documents (CAD) for all awarded projects, alongside essential tracking rosters (SOC, SOD, rejoinder) to ensure contractual compliance and project visibility.
- Drafted and issued critical commercial queries, deviations, and contractual correspondence with Authorities/clients, ensuring clear communication and protection of contractual rights.
- Coordinated effectively with legal counsel for contractual replies and prepared compelling presentations for DRB meetings and dispute resolution proceedings.
- Reviewed Risk Register and developed risk mitigation plans from a contractual perspective, safeguarding project interests.
- Led drafting and substantiation of complex contractual claims before the DRB, resolving disputes related to tender discount application on COS and termination notices from Right of Way failures.
- Issued and responded to statutory notices, effectively representing contractor interests before the Railway Dispute Adjudication Board (DAB).
- Managed Project Foreclosure documentation and responded to Termination Notices, successfully protecting the firm from significant liquidated damages exposure.
Engineer (Planning & Billing)
2 Years 5 Months- Analyzed payment and billing schedules, provided billing instructions, and coordinated with system integrators to establish operational toll plazas.
- Issued statutory notices to support de-linking of unhandled encumbered ROW stretch under concession agreement provisions and protect project timelines and cash flow.
- Facilitated contractual correspondence with client (NHAI) and Independent Engineer (IE) regarding land acquisition (LA) issues and encumbered right of way (ROW) to ensure compliance and project continuity.
- Monitored Schedule-I testing requirements to help accelerate issuance of Provisional Certificates of Completion (PCC).
- Prepared construction plans, Quality Assurance Plans (QAP), and execution methodologies in line with contract specifications.
GET (Billing Dept)
4 Years 6 Months- Managed billing and reconciliation processes for plant and machinery hire charges, ensuring accuracy and financial integrity.
- Generated costing and depreciation reports to track financial performance and asset utilization of company equipment.
- Produced daily output and KPI reports to monitor operational efficiency and track project progress against targets.
Project Coordinator
1 Year 4 Months- Supervised field implementation of drawing specifications, leading site technicians to ensure accurate execution.
- Managed drawing submissions and vetting with J&K Irrigation Department, ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Oversaw secure storage, tracking, and transportation of fabricated dam gates and accessories.
Education
Certificate - Contracts & Claim Management - Contracts Managment
Online, Pursuing
Certificate Course - Contracts Drafting
Bachelor of Engineering
GPA: 71.5%
Skills
Contract management
Claims management
Contract negotiation
Change order negotiation
Dispute Resolution (DRB
DAB)
Risk Assessment & Mitigation
Infrastructure Project Lifecycle Management
Regulatory Frameworks
Contract Standards Knowledge
ERP/SAP expertise
Accomplishments
- Secured the release of the full 10th Payment Milestone, overcoming the client's initial stance of withholding payment due to a partial project de-linkage.
- Successfully prevented the application of a premium/discount on COS proposals (as proposed by the client at 26.0%), leveraging a DRB decision and subsequent NHAI Circular to achieve an 8% discount application.
- Effectively responded to various statutory notices, providing robust representation of contractor interests before the Railway Dispute Adjudication Board (DAB).
- Managed the successful foreclosure of a project due to the non-availability of encumbrance-free RoW, without incurring any financial penalties, such as liquidated damages.
Timeline
Manager (Planning & Contracts)
MKC Infrastructure Limited
11.2023 - Current
Engineer (Planning & Billing)
Ceigall India Ltd
06.2021 - 11.2023
GET (Billing Dept)
GVR Infra Projects Ltd
11.2012 - 05.2017
Project Coordinator
Aquatic Pumps Industries
06.2011 - 10.2012
Udemy
Certificate from Contracts & Claim Management - Contracts Managment
Lawsikho
Certificate Course from Contracts Drafting
Rajiv Gandhi Technical University
Bachelor of Engineering