Dhaval Dave

About Dhaval Dave

Infrastructure and techno-commercial professional with over 12 years of experience in contract management, claims administration, tendering, quantity surveying, and commercial strategy across major railway, metro, and civil infrastructure projects. Currently serving as Senior Claims & Contract Manager at Hill International, Inc, responsible for contract administration, claims evaluation, tender management, and commercial governance for large metro infrastructure programs.My role includes managing complex contractual frameworks, reviewing contractor submissions, coordinating with planning teams for delay and Extension of Time (EOT) assessments, and ensuring compliance with contract provisions while safeguarding employer interests. I also support tender evaluation, commercial negotiations, variation assessment, and contractual correspondence to ensure efficient and compliant project delivery.Previously, I worked with Louis Berger International as a techno-commercial professional supporting metro infrastructure projects through contract strategy development, tender evaluation, and commercial risk assessment. I was involved in bid analysis, procurement planning, and preparation of commercial recommendations for major infrastructure packages.Earlier, I worked with Maharashtra Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (MRIDC), where I managed tender documentation, contractor evaluation, and procurement coordination for railway infrastructure projects. This role provided significant exposure to public procurement procedures and government infrastructure programs.I also worked with Gammon Engineers & Contractors Pvt. Ltd, supporting subcontract management, vendor coordination, and procurement activities for construction projects. My responsibilities included subcontractor evaluation, contract documentation, and monitoring vendor performance.I began my career with AFCONS Infrastructure Limited as a Quantity Surveying Engineer, gaining experience in cost estimation, BOQ preparation, and commercial monitoring for large infrastructure works including railway tunnel construction.My expertise lies in combining technical engineering understanding with commercial strategy to enable effective contract administration, risk mitigation, cost control, and successful delivery of infrastructure projects.Key Skills: Contract Management, Claims Administration, Tendering, Quantity Surveying, Cost Estimation, Contract Negotiation, Risk Management, Vendor Management, and Metro & Railway Infrastructure Projects.

Experience

1. Sr Claims and Contract Manager

   Hill International, Inc.

   Nov 2025 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   Lead contract strategy and claims management for large metro infrastructure projects.• Manage tender preparation, including technical specifications, commercial pricing schedules, and evaluation frameworks.• Conduct commercial risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies to safeguard project delivery.• Lead bid evaluation processes and recommend contractor selection for project awards.• Manage contract variations, claims assessment, and dispute resolution processes.• Coordinate with project teams, contractors, and consultants to ensure compliance with contractual obligations.

Education

• JARO INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT AND RESEARCH PRIVATE LIMITED

  Executive Program in Advance Project Management and Analytics - IIM Mumbai, Executive Program in Advance Project Management and Analytics - IIM Mumbai

• NICMAR University

  Quantity surveyor

• Nagpur University

  Civil Engineer, Estimation, Design, Enginnering, Construction and Planning

  2007 — 2011

• M.I.E.T GONDIA

  Bachelor of Engineering (BE), Civil Engineering

  2007 — 2011