Lead – Contracts & Commercial Tendering

Job Title: Lead – Contracts & Commercial Tendering

Location: Juhu, Mumbai

Experience: 7- 15 years

Company: Ultra luxury/luxury real estate developer

Role Overview:

The candidate will be responsible for managing the entire tendering lifecycle, including bid strategy, vendor evaluation, contract preparation, and pricing negotiations. This role plays a critical part in driving commercial outcomes for large-scale construction, interior fit-out, and turnkey projects.

Key Responsibilities:

i. Lead the preparation, submission, and negotiation of commercial tenders for large-scale luxury real estate projects (residential, retail, and commercial).

ii. Evaluate and pre-qualify contractors, suppliers, and consultants across civil, MEP, façade, interior, and specialist trades.

iii. Develop detailed tender packages and manage the RFQ/RFP process in alignment with project timelines and budgets to ensure efficient project execution.

iv. Coordinate cross-functional inputs (design, legal, finance, procurement, execution) for tender documentation and bid evaluation.

v. Analyse contractor proposals and prepare comparative statements and recommendations for senior management approval.

vi. Lead commercial negotiations and value engineering discussions to achieve cost efficiencies without compromising on quality.

vii. Ensure compliance with internal financial, legal, and procedural standards throughout the tendering process.

viii. Maintain a robust vendor database and track market intelligence to support benchmarking and cost control.

Qualifications & Experience:

i. B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering or related discipline; MBA or equivalent qualification preferred.

ii. 7+ years of relevant experience in tendering, contracts, or procurement within high-end real estate or construction firms.

iii. Proven experience managing tendering for luxury or premium segment projects is a strong advantage.

iv. Deep understanding of construction methodologies, cost estimation, commercial terms, and vendor ecosystems.

v. Strong analytical, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

vi. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight timelines.

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

• What is your Current CTC?
• What is your Expected CTC?
• What is your Notice Period?
• Will you be able to commute to Juhu daily?

Work Location: In person