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Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Contract Manager to join our team. In this role, you will manage and administer contracts in support of the FIDIC Engineer across the Master Development Unit Projects portfolio.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Manage the administration of FIDIC-based contracts, including the Red, Yellow and Silver Books, together with Client-specific conditions.
- Support the implementation of contract management procedures, governance requirements and reporting standards across the portfolio.
- Provide contractual advice and support to the Client, FIDIC Engineer, Delivery Partner and project teams.
- Administer contracts throughout their lifecycle, including contract execution, notices, instructions, variations, amendments and close-out.
- Review and prepare contractual correspondence, notices, instructions, determinations, recommendations and certifications.
- Monitor Employer and Contractor obligations and maintain records of compliance, deliverables and key contractual dates.
- Administer and evaluate variations, claims, payments, extensions of time and final accounts.
- Identify, assess and support the negotiation and resolution of Contractor claims and Employer entitlements.
- Coordinate the preparation of contractual position papers, entitlement assessments, delay analyses and supporting documentation.
- Maintain contract registers, claims logs, variation logs, risk registers and other contract management records.
- Monitor contractual and commercial risks and escalate potential issues to the Senior Contracts Manager and project leadership.
- Work closely with Project Controls, Commercial, Cost and Planning teams to align schedule, cost, risk and change information with contractual requirements.
- Support the assessment of extensions of time, acceleration, delay, disruption, liquidated damages and other schedule-related contractual matters.
- Review payment applications, progress valuations and supporting records to ensure compliance with contract requirements.
- Support controls to prevent overpayment, unsupported claims and unauthorized commitments.
- Maintain effective communication with the Client, Contractors, consultants and other project stakeholders on contractual and commercial matters.
- Prepare regular contract management reports, dashboards and updates for project and portfolio reviews.
- Participate in progress meetings, commercial reviews, governance meetings and claims discussions.
- Support contract close-out, including final accounts, release of retention, warranties, guarantees and outstanding claims.
- Contribute to the development of contract management procedures, lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Provide guidance and support to Contract Administrators and junior contracts personnel.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
- Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in contract administration, contracts management or commercial management.
- Experience working on major infrastructure, mixed-use development or large-scale construction programs.
- Strong experience administering FIDIC-based contracts within an Engineer, PMC, Delivery Partner, contractor or consultancy environment.
- Good knowledge of FIDIC contract forms, conditions of contract and bespoke amendments.
- Proven experience managing variations, claims, extensions of time, payment applications and final accounts.
- Working knowledge of delay analysis, disruption, quantum assessment and contractual entitlement.
- Good understanding of contract administration, procurement, commercial management and financial controls.
- Familiarity with project controls, including schedule, cost, risk and change management.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear contractual correspondence and reports.
- Effective negotiation, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary project teams and external stakeholders.
- Strong attention to detail, organization and record-keeping skills.
- High standards of integrity, confidentiality and professional judgement.
- Proficiency in contract management systems, Microsoft Office and reporting tools.
- Membership of a relevant professional body, such as RICS, CIArb, CIOB or an equivalent organization, is desirable.
Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Law, Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline
- Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in contract administration, contracts management, or commercial management
- Experience working on major infrastructure, mixed-use development, or large-scale construction programs
- Strong experience administering FIDIC-based contracts within an Engineer, PMC, Delivery Partner, contractor, or consultancy environment
- Good knowledge of FIDIC contract forms, conditions of contract, and bespoke amendments
- Experience managing variations, claims, extensions of time, payment applications, and final accounts
- Working knowledge of delay analysis, disruption, quantum assessment, and contractual entitlement
- Understanding of contract administration, procurement, commercial management, and financial controls
- Familiarity with project controls, including schedule, cost, risk, and change management
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for preparing contractual correspondence and reports
- Negotiation, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary project teams and external stakeholders
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and record-keeping skills
- High standards of integrity, confidentiality, and professional judgment
- Proficiency in contract management systems, Microsoft Office, and reporting tools
- Membership of a relevant professional body such as RICS, CIArb, CIOB, or equivalent
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are framed as a major value driver, with an ESOP alongside a 401(k) match and additional stock-purchase options contributing meaningfully to total rewards. This structure is positioned as especially attractive for employees who value long-term wealth-building over immediate cash.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are portrayed as competitive, including PTO, holidays, flexible schedules such as a 9/80 option for eligible roles, and floating holidays in the U.S. Paid parental leave of 160 hours is also highlighted as a meaningful component of the overall package.
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What We Do
Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider with a focus on making the world safer, smarter, healthier, more sustainable, and more connected. Founded in 1944, Parsons primarily serves the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. Uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services, the corporation delivers state-of-the-art solutions to federal, regional, and local government agencies as well as to private industrial customers worldwide. Parsons has a reputation for inclusion and diversity and has been named to the Ethisphere Institute’s list of World’s Most Ethical Companies for 10 consecutive years. Parsons facilitates a culture of innovation by encouraging collaboration among its employees and providing opportunities for career growth. With offices around the globe, people of varied talents and backgrounds, and a wide range of exciting projects, the possibilities at Parsons are endless. For more about Parsons, visit www.parsons.com. Mission: Delivering innovative infrastructure, defense, and security solutions to enable a more sustainable, safer, smarter, and more connected world.
