Dinesh Kumar

Senior Contract Manager @Reliance Infrastructure

Faridabad, IN

Led contract strategy and administration across EPC and concession projects valued at Cr.• Spearheaded end-to-end contract lifecycle management for large-scale highway and power infrastructure projects, from drafting to closure.• Led negotiation and enforcement of high-value EPC and concession agreements, aligning legal strategy with business objectives.• Directed complex claims and dispute resolution efforts, achieving successful cost recoveries and safeguarding project profitability.• Championed cross-functional risk mitigation strategies in collaboration with legal, finance, and senior leadership to minimize operational and legal exposure.• Ensured seamless contract closure, including recovery of bank guarantees, financial reconciliations, and successful compliance audits.• Proactively designed early-stage risk mitigation frameworks, significantly reducing downstream disputes and potential liabilities.• Oversaw due diligence and legal documentation for strategic partnerships, joint ventures, and long-term agreements.• Reviewed and validated contract documents to ensure alignment with technical specifications, scope, and project objectives.• Monitored and approved progress payments, retention, and final settlements in strict adherence to contractual terms.Major Projects Handled:• 4 Laning | Gurgaon–Faridabad Toll Road | Ballabhgarh Sohna Toll Road | BOT | 2012 | ₹779 Cr• 4 Laning | Jaipur–Reengus Toll Road | BOT | 2015 | ₹556 Cr• 6 Laning | Delhi–Agra Toll Road | BOT | 2022 | ₹2945 Cr• 6x660 MW | Sasan Ultra Mega Thermal Power Plant | EPC | 2015 | Cr• 4x300 MW | Rosa Thermal Power Plant |EPC | Stage II | 2012 | ₹2,500 Cr