Heavy Mechanical Complex (HMC) invites applications from qualified engineering professionals for the position of Manager (Contracts) at its complex in Taxila on a contract basis.
Institutional Context and Contract Administration Mandate
As Pakistan's flagship state-owned engineering complex, HMC engages in multi-billion rupee EPC agreements, turnkey industrial plant erections, and joint ventures with international original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). The Contracts Department safeguards the organization's legal and commercial interests, ensuring that all client agreements, consortium pacts, and subcontractor obligations are rigorously drafted, administered, and settled in line with international engineering contracting standards.
Operational Responsibilities and Contract Governance Scope
The Manager (Contracts) oversees end-to-end commercial administration and contractual compliance across active industrial projects. Key responsibilities include:
- Drafting, vetting, and administering commercial contracts based on FIDIC and bespoke engineering procurement construction (EPC) frameworks.
- Evaluating contractual risk profiles, warranty obligations, liquid damages provisions, and performance bank guarantee instruments.
- Managing variation orders, scope change requests, time extension claims, and commercial price adjustment indices.
- Conducting strategic commercial negotiations with project owners, corporate clients, and international technology partners.
- Resolving contractual disputes, preparing formal claim substantiations, and representing the enterprise in arbitration or amicable settlements.
Application Preparation and Document Checklist
Applicants holding an HEC-recognized BE/BSc Engineering degree with ten years of progressive contract management and claims experience must prepare the following dossier:
- Detailed curriculum vitae (CV) emphasizing engineering contract administration, claim management, and commercial governance experience.
- Attested copies of BE/BSc Engineering degree, detailed academic mark sheets, and valid PEC registration certificate.
- Documented experience certificates verifying at least ten years of post-qualification contract management service.
- Attested copies of Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) and recent passport-sized color photographs.
- Departmental NOC through proper channel for candidates currently employed in public sector entities.
Submission Guidelines and Recruitment Protocol
Eligible professionals must apply by sending their comprehensive CV to careers@hmc.com.pk by 29 October 2026. The job designation must be clearly stated in the email subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview by the selection committee. Original degrees and PEC registration must be produced at the interview. In accordance with standard policy, no TA/DA is admissible.