Senior Contracts Manager

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Contract Manager to join our team! In this role you will review contractual terms and conditions to ensure compliance with prescribed procurement requirements and conducts fee negotiations, and drafts and revises policies and operating guidelines as necessary.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Manages all contract activity for a roads and bridges major projects. Based at the client’s offices

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Participates in Division, Company, and Corporate strategic planning activities for specific projects (e.g. risk assessment, bid/no bid analysis, participation in business plan development, etc.).

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 proposal preparation, as well as contract negotiations and administration.

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

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

May represent the Company at government procurement regulatory and policy-making committee hearings and at industry association committees dealing with Federal Procurement Policy initiatives that will have an impact on the industry.

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

4-year degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field and 12-15 years of prime contract administration experience within a large international engineering and construction firm is required.

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.

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