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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.
This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of one of the most transformative projects in Saudi Arabia's history. A visionary giga-project that aims to create a world-class entertainment, sports, and cultural destination, offering unparalleled experiences to visitors from around the globe. Our project aims to deliver a world-class entertainment and tourism destination, showcasing thrilling attractions, diverse entertainment offerings, and captivating cultural experiences.
The Senior Contract Manager will have proven experience and achievement in the review, management and implementation / applying the contractual aspects of large complex multiple project packages construction projects and evidence of successful negotiations of substantial claims and variations.
The main responsibilities include reviewing, recommending revisions to, applying and, approving all required contractual documentation. The Senior Contracts Manager
What You'll be Doing;
Play a leading and pivotal role in supporting the project executives, leaders and project managers in monitoring and controlling the performance of contracted services to ensure services are effective, meet statutory requirements and deliver the desired outcomes.
Manage all matters regarding contract administration, claims, disputes, contract interpretation and cost analysis, co-ordinating with other departments where necessary to achieve this
Develop, implement and manage systems and procedures for the monitoring of the contracts to ensure that contractual compliance issues are resolved both timely and effectively across multiple work packages
Identify potential claims, check for compliance with applicable contractual terms and ensure effective negotiation and settlement of claims, co-ordinating with other departments where necessary to achieve this
Evaluate and recommend claims submitted from Contractors, including the calculation of losses incurred through co-ordination with QS Team.
Formulate suggestions to resolve Contract issues.
Lead the continuous improvement of contract processes through refining contract formulation activities, systems and procedures.
Provide advice regarding contract procurement and types of underlying contracts and agreements (as necessary).
Assist / input into the financial budget to ensure the cost-effectiveness and value for money of contracts.
Offer advice in the review and the approval of payment certificates, invoicing from subcontractors and to the client.
Assist in the preparation of legal and contractual documents such as; Request for Proposals (RFP) and other legal or contractual documents.
Collaborate with colleagues across organizational lines to obtain and communicate business information necessary for Reporting purposes
What Required Skills You'll Bring;
A Bachelor degree in a subject related to Business, Law or Construction
A minimum of 15 years of relevant work experience (post qualification) on infrastructure project experience.
Recent experience in a senior contracts administration role either managing a contracts administration/claims team or
quantity surveying team handling major contractual disputes.
Experience with a contractor at a management level or with an engineering consultant or claims consultancy providing
consultancy advice on contracts, procurement and disputes as well as expert witness work.
Proven track record in all stages of the project life cycle from contractual frameworks to cost estimation to site
management and cost management through to contract administration and disputes.
Ability to guide staff, critique and challenge objectively and with confidence.
Experience developing successful relationships at a senior level
Direct experience interfacing with executive management
Minimum Clearance Required to Start:
Not Applicable/NoneParsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.We’re committed to delivering innovative infrastructure, defense and security solutions to enable a sustainable, safer, smarter and more connected world.
Founded in 1944, Parsons Corporation, a digitally enabled solutions provider, is focused on creating the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. From Earth to outer space, we deliver tomorrow’s solutions today. Equipped with the capabilities required to take on any defense, intelligence, or critical infrastructure challenge, our agile, innovative, and disruptive approach enables us to deliver solutions at the speed of relevance.
Our people are our greatest asset. We strive to be an employer of choice that engages employees in the community and creates rewarding career paths to cultivate a resilient workforce that is ready for the future.
Parsons has contributed to major infrastructure projects in Canada since the 1940’s, helping to design and build many well-known landscapes across the country, including the Regina Bypass, Turcot Exchange, Kicking Horse Canyon, Olivier-Charbonneau Bridge, and the Edmonton Light Rail Transit. Our markets are diverse, including Bridge, Tunnel, Road and Highway, Aviation, Rail and Transit, Smart Vehicle Solutions, Smart Mobility, Integrated Delivery, Environmental Remediation, Mining and Reclamation, and Water/Wastewater, as well as serving numerous industrial clients. The Parsons’ signature stands out and our achievements have been recognized via numerous awards for innovation and quality, particularly in long-span bridges, complex brigles, and major road networks expansions. Our teams work across Canada in many provinces, including Alberta, Ontario, Manitoba, British Columbia, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Northern Territories and the Yukon.
Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.
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