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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Manager, Contract Administration to join our team! In this role, you'll have the privilege of working on the premier Infrastructure project in the Country, as well as receive all of the benefits of working for Parsons! This Program is the most Urgent infrastructure program in the country - a comprehensive set of rail investments that will improve commuter and intercity services, add needed resiliency and, in its later stages, create new capacity between Newark NJ and NYC.

Summary:

What You'll Be Doing:

• Execute the full procurement process related to Professional and General Service and on an as needed basis
• Execute construction contracts in accordance with all Federal and Client Procurement guidelines
• Development, solicitation, negotiation, evaluation, award and on-going contract administration of multiple contracts using the most effective procurement methodology.
• Provide guidance to and consult with other Procurement staff, internal clients, external stakeholders, and consultants on procurement methods, strategies, approaches, schedules, and requirements as needed.
• Take the lead in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, agreements, and procurement documents.
• Lead procurement evaluations and the vendor selection process, participate in negotiations of all contractual matters, communicate with vendors
• Maintain all required documents and records thereof in accordance with GDC’s Procurement Execution Checklist, legal requirements, company policies, regulatory standards and sound procurement practice.
• Lead in the negotiation, preparation and execution of all supplementary agreements such as modifications/task orders/change orders covering changes to scopes of work, pricing and/or fee schedules, and contract closeout.
• Review change orders and assist with reviewing cost proposals to ensure conformance, performs cost analysis, develops negotiation strategies, and assists with negotiating change orders.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
• 15+ years of prime contract administration experience within a large international engineering and construction firm is required.
• Requires a comprehensive knowledge of industry business practices and the negotiation of prime contracts.
• Must possess strong written and oral communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and a working knowledge of PC software packages typically associated with contract administration.
• Must be capable of independently negotiating the most-complex contractual issues.
• Proven ability for managing and directing work involving complex situations.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 75 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in diverse, collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see new possibilities.

Salary Range: 

$126,600.00 - $227,900.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!