Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Commercial & Procurement Manager to join our team!

Responsibilities:

• Project start up, implementation of procurement, commercial and contractual procedures and protocols.

• Interaction with the project team, client, consultants, contractors, etc. as required, in respect of financial and contractual matters.

• Prepare, review, update and advise on client budgets and estimates for consultant services and/or construction works.

• Procurement of consultants, contractors, suppliers, etc. including pre-qualification, tender analysis, tender reports and recommendations, etc.

• Preparation and/or review of tender and contract documentation in co-ordination with project team for consultants, contractors’ suppliers, etc.

• Review all warranties, bonds, insurances, guarantees, etc. for compliance with the relevant terms and conditions of the contract, are maintained and updated.

• Administration and/or monitoring of new and on-going contracts for consultants and contractors and providing advice to the project team.

• Prepare correspondence and maintain records and logs for variations, claims, etc. necessary to ensure the effective administration of all financial and contractual matters.

• Review of contractual notices of all types of claims and providing contractual advice to the project delivery teams.

• Review and/or evaluate variations, new rates, etc. submitted by consultants and contractors, prepare change requests, prepare instructions and variation orders.

• Assist in the review of consultants and contractors claims in accordance with the provisions of the contract and ensures the client’s interests are protected.

• Facilitate the contract close-out procedures to ensure that all terms and conditions of contracts have been complied with prior to final payment to contractor/consultant.

• Assist in the preparation of cost and monthly progress and any ad-hoc reports as required by the client.

• Attend and/or chair commercial meetings and attend design meetings, progress meetings, workshops, etc. as required.

• Any other duties assigned by the lead commercial manager/director.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Requires a comprehensive knowledge of industry business practices and the negotiation of prime contracts.

• Proven claims background (knowledge of SCL Delay and Disruption Protocol and/or Arbitration)

• Must have the ability to develop strong working relationships with staff, client, and third party teams, interface and coordinate project performance, interpret and deliver client's vision, and proactively manage project processes and requirements.

• Ability for managing and directing complex work situations, and independently negotiating the most complex contractual issues.

• Must possess strong written and oral communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills.

• Should have a broad general technical and project management background.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Cost Management, Business Administration, Finance, or related technical/business field, with J.D. in Law or MBA (preferred).

• 20+ years of experience within a large international project management or cost management consultancy is required, with

  • 15+ years of experience in related large scale infrastructure Programs; management of international consultants and contractors is desirable.

  • 10+ years in built environment and civil & infrastructure programs.

• Professional registration (RICS, IArb, qualification in construction Contract Law, or similar).

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.