Contracts Administration Manager

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible. Job Description Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Contracts Administration Manager to join our team! What You'll Be Doing • Drafts contracts for engineering services projects, relying heavily on previous contracts as a resource for terms and conditions. • Participates as a member of the negotiating team, assuming responsibility for explaining positions and resolving matters of a business nature related to the proposed contract. • Monitors and administers the business provisions of assigned contracts to ensure that contract requirements are met. • Collaborates with colleagues across organizational lines to obtain and transmit business information necessary for the Project Manager to more effectively monitor the status of the project. • Prices change orders and follows through to ensure that contractual coverage is implemented. • Prepares letters to client requesting approvals and interpretations required to comply with the provisions of the contract. • Collaborates with appropriate Procurement personnel on project subcontract matters. • Monitors project expenditures versus contract cost limitations. Prepares letters to clients notifying them of contract cost limitations and requirements for additional funds. • Prepares project/facility acceptance documents and follows through to ensure acceptances are approved by the client. • Furnishes business and financial information requested by the client, as delegated by the Project Manager. • Identifies contractual problems and takes appropriate action to ensure a satisfactory resolution. • Follows up on problems demanding management attention to ensure a timely response to the client. • Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate. What Required Skills You'll Bring • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Contracts or related field. • 20 years of experience is required. Strong experience with FIDIC or similar forms of contract, including claims, variations, and dispute resolution. What Desired Skills You'll Bring • Proven track record in cost management, contract administration, and commercial leadership on large-scale, multi‑package projects. • Excellent negotiation, analytical, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to develop and defend well-reasoned commercial positions. • Strong leadership and team management skills, with experience managing multi‑cultural commercial/QS teams. • Ability to perform in a management capacity is also required Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information. We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY! Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/. Show more Show less

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Contracts or related field. 20 years of experience is required. Strong experience with FIDIC or similar forms of contract, including claims, variations, and dispute resolution.

Drafts contracts for engineering services projects, relying heavily on previous contracts as a resource for terms and conditions. Participates as a member of the negotiating team, assuming responsibility for explaining positions and resolving matters of a business nature related to the proposed contract. Monitors and administers the business provisions of assigned contracts to ensure that contract requirements are met. Collaborates with colleagues across organizational lines to obtain and transmit business information necessary for the Project Manager to more effectively monitor the status of the project. Prices change orders and follows through to ensure that contractual coverage is implemented. Prepares letters to client requesting approvals and interpretations required to comply with the provisions of the contract. Collaborates with appropriate Procurement personnel on project subcontract matters. Monitors project expenditures versus contract cost limitations. Prepares letters to clients notifying them of contract cost limitations and requirements for additional funds. Prepares project/facility acceptance documents and follows through to ensure acceptances are approved by the client. Furnishes business and financial information requested by the client, as delegated by the Project Manager. Identifies contractual problems and takes appropriate action to ensure a satisfactory resolution. Follows up on problems demanding management attention to ensure a timely response to the client. Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.