VijayVelayudhan
What I Offer

Services & Experience

Comprehensive contract management services backed by nearly three decades of multinational experience across the project lifecycle.

Service Category

Project Delivery Support

End-to-end contract management support to ensure successful project delivery

Contract & Legal Risk Review

Comprehensive review of contract terms and legal risks before commitment.

Detailed analysis of contract clauses, identification of potential risks, and recommendations for mitigation strategies.

Contract Negotiation Support

Strategic assistance in negotiating favorable contract terms and conditions.

End-to-end negotiation support including preparation, strategy development, and review of revised terms.
Policy & Compliance Documentation

Development of contract policies and compliance documentation.

Creation of comprehensive policy documents, compliance checklists, and procedural guidelines.
Pre-Contract Support

Assistance during pre-contract phase including tender review.

Review of tender documents, preparation of qualifications, and pre-award risk assessment.
Post-Contract Support

Ongoing contract administration and management after award.

Contract administration, variation management, payment certificate review, and correspondence management.
Baseline Schedule Review

Critical review of project baseline schedules and programs.

Analysis of schedule logic, resource loading, and identification of potential delay risks.
Contractual Correspondence

Drafting and review of contractual letters and notices.

Professional drafting of notices, claims, and all contractual correspondence in compliance with contract requirements.
Service Category

Dispute Resolution Support

Comprehensive support for claims, disputes, arbitration, and litigation matters

Claims & Dispute Support

Expert assistance in preparing and defending construction claims.

Comprehensive claims preparation including quantum and extension of time analysis with full documentation support.
Delay Claims Assistance

Forensic delay analysis and delay claim preparation.

Detailed delay analysis using recognized methodologies including as-planned vs as-built and impact analysis.
EOT Justification

Preparation and substantiation of Extension of Time claims.

Comprehensive EOT preparation with critical path analysis, cause-effect demonstration, and entitlement justification.
Variations Management

Management and valuation of contract variations.

Assessment, pricing, and documentation of variations with entitlement analysis and quantum substantiation.
Arbitration Support

Full support throughout arbitration proceedings.

Preparation of statements of claim/defense, witness statements, expert coordination, and hearing preparation.
Litigation Support

Technical and contractual support for litigation matters.

Document review, expert reports, quantum analysis, and coordination with legal counsel throughout proceedings.
Expert Coordination

Coordination with legal, technical, and quantum experts.

Managing expert teams, ensuring consistent methodology, and integrating expert inputs into case strategy.
Career History

Professional Journey

Nearly three decades of progressive experience in contract management across continents

Jun 2025 - Present
Vijay Velayudhan Contract Management SPC
Contract Management Consultant | Oman
Providing independent contract management consultancy services for construction and engineering projects. Specializing in project delivery support, claims management, arbitration assistance, and dispute resolution.
May 2020 - Jun 2025
Galfar Engineering & Contracting SAOG
Manager (Contracts) - Legal Department | Oman
Managed contract operations within the legal department. Handled high-value claims, arbitration proceedings, and litigation support. Coordinated with external legal counsel on complex dispute matters.
Jan 2013 - May 2020
Galfar Engineering & Contracting SAOG
Manager (Contracts) | Oman
Led contracts management division overseeing multiple large-scale construction and engineering projects. Managed contract administration, claims preparation, and dispute resolution.
May 2010 - Jan 2013
Galfar Engineering & Contracting SAOG
Dy. Manager (Contracts) | Oman
Deputy manager responsible for contract administration, quantity surveying, and claims management across diverse projects in Oman.
Jun 2008 - May 2010
Galfar Engineering & Contracting SAOG
Senior Quantity Surveyor | Oman
Senior quantity surveying role with responsibilities including cost management, contract administration, and commercial reporting.
Jan 2007 - May 2008
Carillion Alawi LLC
Senior Quantity Surveyor | Oman
Senior quantity surveyor handling commercial management, cost control, and contract administration for building projects.
Jan 2006 - Jan 2007
Road Builder (M) Sdn Bhd
Quantity Surveyor | Malaysia
Quantity surveying for infrastructure projects including cost estimation, progress claims, and contract administration.
Jan 2004 - Jan 2006
Tata Projects Limited
Project Engineer | India
Project engineering responsibilities including project coordination, planning, and execution support.
Jan 1999 - Jan 2004
Larsen & Toubro Limited
Technical Assistant | India
Technical support for engineering and construction operations at one of India's largest engineering conglomerates.
Jan 1998 - Jan 1999
Jay Construction
Engineer | India
Initial engineering role in construction providing foundational experience in project execution.
Career Milestones

Career Journey

A progressive career spanning quantity surveying to contracts management and arbitration

1998 — Started as Engineer

Began career in construction at Jay Construction, India

1999–2006 — Quantity Surveyor

12 years in senior quantity surveying roles at L&T, Tata Projects, Road Builder

2008–2025 — Contracts Manager

17 years managing contracts at Galfar Engineering in Oman

2020–Present — Arbitration

Legal department role & independent consultancy in arbitration & dispute resolution