Contracts Manager

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Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

Manage contracts activity for a project of a significant size. Interface with client's Commercial Management and Executives to advice, present, and report status of the program’s commercial and contract well being.

Specific Responsibilities

Provides technical guidance to assigned personnel and ensures proficiency and timeliness of contract administration. Makes staffing assignments and reassignments as Company and project needs arise. Recruits, interviews, and evaluates prospective employees. Hires, offers personnel development, conducts performance evaluations, counsels, takes corrective action as required, and approves terminations. Ensures that new employees receive orientation in company policies and procedures.

Collaborates with Division and project management to ensure proper support in contract negotiations and administration.

Reviews requests for proposals to identify risks and contractual terms not conforming to Client policy.

Negotiates the more difficult, complex, or sensitive issues with clients.

Maintains an active participation in related professional societies to keep abreast of relevant contractual issues.

Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

Preferred Education/Experience

Shall be qualified with a Bachelor of Science degree in Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management from an accredited internationally recognized university and must be qualified and chartered (QS) by a recognized international body such as Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) or as approved by the Engineer.

Not less than 10-15 years experience in dealing with major highway projects of which ten (10) years in commercial management.

Experience in budgeting and cost planning for major projects with particular emphasis on the utilization of computer programs for the planning and tracking of similar projects is a requirement.

Experience of preparing Bills of Quantities cost estimates, and the managements of claims required. Computer literacy and excellent communication skills are essential..

Additional Requirements

Requires a comprehensive knowledge of industry business practices and the negotiation of prime contracts. Incumbent must also possess strong written and oral communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and a working knowledge of PC software packages typically associated with contract administration. Proven ability to perform in a management capacity is also required.

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may vary based on assignment and are not limited to those listed.

This project involves PMC services for design management and construction management and supervision of manufacturing/fabrication of Modules (high-rise buildings).

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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