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Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Contracts Lead to join our team!
We are seeking a highly experienced Contract Lead to manage and oversee contract management activities for airfield and airport infrastructure projects. This role will be part of the Commercial/Contracts Department and requires deep expertise in contract negotiation, administration, risk management, and compliance. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience handling large-scale infrastructure contracts, with a strong focus on airport or civil aviation projects. The Contract Lead will serve as a key liaison between project delivery teams and commercial management, ensuring contractual obligations are met and commercial risks are mitigated.
What You’ll Be Doing
Draft, review, and issue high-quality contractual letters, notices, responses, and claims-related correspondence.
Translate construction site issues, delays, disruptions, and technical matters into formal contractual communications.
Ensure clarity, consistency, and contractual accuracy in all written communication.
Maintain structured correspondence logs and ensure timely responses to contractual notices.
Understand day-to-day construction activities including airfield works, fencing, utilities, access roads, and airport operational constraints.
Address project disruptions and site issues through appropriate contractual mechanisms (notices, instructions, responses).
Work closely with project managers and engineers to capture issues accurately and reflect them in contractual documentation.
Support contract execution, compliance, and administration across multiple packages.
Track contractual obligations, milestones, and deliverables.
Assist in managing variations, claims, and change events with proper documentation.
Liaise with contractors, consultants, clients, and internal teams on all contractual matters.
Participate in coordination meetings and ensure outcomes are reflected in formal correspondence.
Support negotiation discussions through well-prepared written positions and responses.
Ensure all contractual communications comply with project procedures and contractual frameworks.
Maintain audit-ready documentation and correspondence records.
Ensure alignment with applicable contract forms and project governance standards.
Guide junior staff in drafting and reviewing contractual letters.
Promote consistency in communication style and contractual interpretation across the team.
What Required Skills You’ll Bring:
Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field. Professional certifications (e.g., CPCM, CCM, or equivalent) are preferred.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in contract management, preferably in infrastructure, civil engineering, or airport projects.
Proven expertise in contract negotiation, administration, and risk management.
Experience managing large-scale projects and interfacing with multiple stakeholders.
What Desired Skills You’ll Bring:
Experience with international contracts and FIDIC or NEC contract forms.
Knowledge of airport or aviation project procurement, operations, and compliance requirements.
Ability to manage multiple high-value contracts simultaneously.
Strong business acumen with a focus on commercial outcomes and risk mitigation.
Experience in dispute resolution and claims management.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field
- At least 10 years of experience in contract management, preferably in infrastructure, civil engineering, or airport projects
- Expertise in contract negotiation, administration, and risk management
- Experience managing large-scale projects and interfacing with multiple stakeholders
- Professional certification such as CPCM, CCM, or equivalent
- Experience with international contracts and FIDIC or NEC contract forms
- Knowledge of airport or aviation project procurement, operations, and compliance requirements
- Ability to manage multiple high-value contracts simultaneously
- Strong business acumen focused on commercial outcomes and risk mitigation
- Experience in dispute resolution and claims management
Parsons Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as broad and choice-rich, with multiple plan types (PPO, HDHP, and some HMO networks) plus dental, vision, EAP, and wellness resources. The availability of different plan designs and national-carrier coverage supports varied employee needs.
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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.
