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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Contract Administrator to join our team! In this role you will get to Performs contract administration assignments for projects with constructed values typically in the $20 to $50 million range, predominantly with domestic clients

What You'll Be Doing:

Drafts contracts for engineering services projects, relying heavily on previous contracts as a resource for terms and conditions.

Participates as a member of the negotiating team, assuming responsibility for explaining positions and resolving matters of a business nature related to the proposed contract.

Monitors and administers the business provisions of assigned contracts to ensure that contract requirements are met.

Collaborates with colleagues across organizational lines to obtain and transmit business information necessary for the Project Manager to more effectively monitor the status of the project.

Prices change orders and follows through to ensure that contractual coverage is implemented.

Prepares letters to client requesting approvals and interpretations required to comply with the provisions of the contract.

Collaborates with appropriate Procurement personnel on project subcontract matters.

Monitors project expenditures versus contract cost limitations. Prepares letters to clients notifying them of contract cost limitations and requirements for additional funds.

Prepares project/facility acceptance documents and follows through to ensure acceptances are approved by the client.

Furnishes business and financial information requested by the client, as delegated by the Project Manager.

Identifies contractual problems and takes appropriate action to ensure a satisfactory resolution. Follows up on problems demanding management attention to ensure a timely response to the client.

Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field and typically 3+ years of contract administration experience is required.

Requires a working knowledge of industry business practices and contract administration principles, as well as some exposure to contract negotiations.

Incumbent must also possess strong written and oral communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and a working knowledge of PC software packages typically associated with contract administration.

US Person

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

US Security Clearance

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

This position is part of our Corporate team.

We’re driving the future of the national security and critical infrastructure markets. Our employees work in a close-knit team environment to find new, innovative ways to deliver smart solutions that are used and valued by customers around the world. By combining unique technologies with deep domain expertise across cybersecurity, missile defense, space, connected infrastructure, transportation, smart cities, and more, we're providing tomorrow's solutions today.

Salary Range: 

$61,200.00 - $107,100.00

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!