Job Description:

Parsons is looking for a talented Contracts/Commercial Manager to join our Head Office team!

 

In this role you will get to play a role in the mobilization, execution and ongoing support for all our major projects and programs (construction, infrastructure and multi- packages).

 

What You'll Be Doing:

• Provide short term / long term cover for open positions on projects throughout the Region.
• Interact with Project Directors and Lead Commercial personnel to identify and mitigate potential issues.
• Ensures that all team members apply company and / or project practices, techniques, processes and procedures.
• Update and revise company / project / program procedures in regard to commercial and technical requirements, development and compliance with best practices.
• Assist in the continuous improvement of contract processes through refining contract formulation activities, systems and procedures.
• Claims – help projects as required to evaluate and recommend claims, including the calculation of losses.
• Formulate strategies to resolve Contract and Commercial issues.
• Provide advice regarding contract procurement and types of underlying contracts and agreements (as necessary).
• Assist in the preparation of legal and contractual documents such as; Request for Proposals (RFP) and other legal or contractual documents.
• Support Procurement activities across the business.
• Collaborate with colleagues across organizational lines to obtain and communicate business information necessary for Reporting purposes.
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in a subject related to Commercial Management (Quantity Surveying preferred, Civil Engineering may be considered)
• Professional Membership (MRICS/RICS preferred)
• A minimum of 12-15 years of relevant post degree work experience.
• Procurement, Pre-Contract and Post Contract Commercial and Contract experience. 
• Consultancy experience required (minimum 5 years).
• Recent experience in a commercial role, including managing of teams.
• Good at working on own initiative 
• Ability to guide staff, critique and challenge objectively and with confidence.
• Working knowledge of PC software packages typically associated with contract administration. 

  

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Experience developing successful relationships at a senior levels.
• Ability to quickly identify issues and manage solutions, including people.
• Direct experience interfacing with executive management and clients.
• Willing to travel to work on projects for short / long term assignments (locations could be varied and in other countries)

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.