Contracts Manager

About Parsons Corporation

Parsons fosters a culture that encourages innovation, growth, and individuality. Committed to nurturing talent and embracing agility, the company empowers its employees to reach their highest potential.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will oversee the creation and enforcement of policies and procedures to maintain quality and consistency across projects. This role involves close collaboration with Construction Managers, Contractors, and the Budget and Planning Manager to manage actual costs, variations, claims, and ensure contract terms are upheld.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and sustain effective collaboration with Design, Construction, Engineering, Procurement, and Legal Management to smooth organizational interactions.
• Lead the site measurement team and oversee monthly valuation processes.
• Reach agreements on valuations and reimbursement methods with Construction Manager and Contractor representatives.
• Develop and administer site valuation methods, coordinating agreements with Construction Managers and Contractors.
• Apply Configuration Management principles by handling directives, variations, and reviewing client requirements; evaluate implications and negotiate costs or omissions.
• Manage preparation, submission, and negotiation of final accounts with clients, contractors, and consultants.
• Conduct comprehensive audits and provide final advice on all commercial documentation submitted by contractors and consultants.
• Analyze contractual consequences of site decisions and optimize contract conditions practically.
• Review design deliverables thoroughly to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance; verify Bills of Quantities align with actual work.
• Handle claims management by establishing procedures to identify and resolve claims proactively, seeking legal expertise when needed.
• Preempt contractor or consultant claims by evaluating variations and maintaining thorough event records, ensuring timely contract-compliant submissions.
• Assess claims effectively with detailed record compilation and prepare materials for mediation or arbitration.
• Coordinate submission of documentation involving extra-contractual matters to company and client senior Contract/Legal departments.
• Provide contract data analysis and assessments to Parsons Program Manager.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Over 20 years’ experience in program and contracts management, including at least 15 years handling procurement management under FIDIC contract conditions, pre- and post-contract phases.
• Proven extensive experience with FIDIC contracts in large multidisciplinary projects.
• At least 8 years’ leadership experience managing diverse project activities.
• Thorough knowledge of industry-standard contracting forms and procurement procedures within the construction sector.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with strong command of English.
• Expert competence in contract management and procurement practices.

Preferred Skills and Attributes

• Ability to operate both independently and collaboratively with minimal supervision.
• Self-motivated, proactive, adaptable, with a positive and entrepreneurial mindset.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Commitment to meeting deadlines consistently.
• Interpersonal skills that enable effective interaction with all levels of staff and management.

Equal Opportunity and Additional Information

Parsons commits to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. The organization emphasizes employee wellbeing and offers extensive opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Job Location: Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia

Employment Type: Full-time, On-site

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