Contracts Manager
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Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Contract Manager to join our team! In this role, you will be responsible for managing all contract activities for a Division, a major market segment, or for a major project, with potential travel to client offices or project sites.
What You'll Be Doing:
Participating in strategic planning activities for specific projects (e.g., risk assessments, bid/no-bid analysis, and business plan development).
Providing technical guidance to assigned personnel and ensuring contract administration proficiency and timeliness.
Making staffing decisions, recruiting, interviewing, evaluating employees, and ensuring proper orientation in company policies.
Collaborating with Division and project management to support proposal preparation, contract negotiations, and administration.
Reviewing requests for proposals to identify potential risks and non-conformance to company policy.
Negotiating complex and sensitive issues with clients and representing the company in relevant government or industry hearings.
Staying involved in professional societies to remain informed on relevant contractual issues.
Performing other duties as required in support of contract activities.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
Typically 12+ years of prime contract administration experience within a large international engineering and construction firm.
A comprehensive understanding of industry business practices and contract negotiations.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proven management ability, including the oversight of contract administrators and administrative support staff.
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
Experience with government procurement policy and initiatives.
Familiarity with PC software packages commonly used in contract administration.
Active involvement in industry-related professional societies.
Minimum Clearance Required to Start:
Not Applicable/NoneParsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.COMPETITIVE BENEFIT OFFERINGS
Financial Wellness
We care about your financial wellbeing. Parsons offers competitive pay and retirement plans to help you build wealth for the future while giving you the flexibility to diversify your investments.
Work Life Harmony
Balance in life is important and time away from the office is imperative to allow you to refresh and focus your attention on the things that matter to you. Parsons supports your time away by providing paid time off and paid flexible holidays.
Career Development
We are committed to fostering the personal and professional growth of our employees. Develop and advance yourself though our comprehensive training, educational and mentorship programs.
Veteran Support
We provide Industry leading benefits to support veterans and active-duty members to provide security for you and your family by offering robust leave and benefits; including paid active-duty military leave and paid time off when transitioning back to civilian life.
Mind & Body
At Parsons we inspire healthier habits, heathier minds, and a healthier you through our wellness program. Participate in our weekly Meditation Mondays and Wellness Wednesdays. Wellness, at Parsons, is more than just your annual checkup.
Health
Health is not a one size fits all. At Parsons, we offer a robust Employee Assistance Program as well as comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans through large, national carriers with the choice of regional PPO, HDHP, or HMO networks.
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