Contracts Manager

Parsons Corporation

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Contracts Manager to join our team on the Qiddiya Project!

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Manages all contract activity for a Division, a major market segment, or for a major project. Travel to the client s offices or to the project site may be required, either before the contract receives final approval or during the life of the contract.

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.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

Supervision Received - Dept. Mgr.--Contracts; Division Manager
Supervision Given - Contract Administrators; Administrative support staff
Internal Contacts - All employees in Division; other departments
External Contacts - Clients Contract Administrators; Suppliers; Govt. Agencies

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field and typically 12+ years of prime contract administration experience within a large international engineering and construction firm is required.

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

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.