Senior Contract Manager

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Contract Manager to join our team!

• Oversee the administration of complex client, consultant, supplier, and subcontractor agreements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, conditions, and deliverables by all parties.
• Manage contract interpretation and provide guidance to project teams on contractual rights and responsibilities.
• Maintain accurate contract records, correspondence, notices, and documentation.
• Identify contractual risks and opportunities and develop mitigation strategies to protect organizational interests.
• Provide proactive commercial and contractual advice to project teams and senior management.
• Review project performance against contractual requirements and recommend corrective actions where necessary.
• Ensure proper management of contractual liabilities and exposure.
• Lead the preparation, evaluation, negotiation, and resolution of contractual claims and change orders.
• Manage extension of time (EOT) submissions, variation requests, compensation events, and commercial entitlements.
• Support project teams in the development of substantiated claims and defense against claims from third parties.
• Ensure all contractual notices are submitted in accordance with contract requirements.
• Lead contract negotiations with clients, contractors, consultants, and suppliers.
• Review and negotiate commercial terms and conditions to ensure favorable outcomes for the organization.
• Support procurement and tendering activities by reviewing bid documents, RFPs, and contractual requirements.
• Participate in contract award recommendations and post-award contract finalization.
• Support the resolution of contractual disputes through negotiation, mediation, adjudication, arbitration, or other agreed mechanisms.
• Collaborate with legal teams to prepare documentation related to disputes and claims.
• Monitor compliance with contractual provisions and recommend actions to address non-compliance.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, governance requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Work closely with Project Directors, Project Managers, and Commercial Managers to provide contractual guidance throughout project execution.
• Review project deliverables and commercial performance to ensure contractual compliance.
• Support cost control initiatives by assessing contractual impacts and opportunities.
• Provide strategic recommendations to improve project profitability and minimize contractual exposure.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Participate in commercial and contractual meetings with external and internal parties.
• Prepare and present contractual status reports, risk assessments, and commercial updates to senior management.
• Act as the primary contractual point of contact for assigned projects and programs.
• Lead and mentor contract administrators, quantity surveyors, and commercial team members.
• Provide training and guidance on contract management best practices and contractual awareness.
• Support the professional development of team members through coaching and performance management.
• Foster a culture of commercial excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and implement contract management procedures, templates, and best practices.
• Establish systems for monitoring contractual obligations, deliverables, and key milestones.
• Promote continuous improvement in commercial and contract management processes.
• Ensure lessons learned are captured and incorporated into future projects and contracts.

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Law, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Master's degree in Construction Law, Commercial Management, Business Administration (MBA), or related field is preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in contract management, commercial management, procurement, or construction administration roles.
• Proven experience managing major infrastructure, aviation, transportation, construction, engineering, or program management contracts.
• Extensive experience administering contracts under FIDIC, NEC, or other internationally recognized contract forms.
• Demonstrated success in claims management, change management, contract negotiations, and dispute resolution.
• Experience working with government entities, developers, PMC organizations, or major contractors is…