Contract Administrator

Position Overview

Parsons is seeking a meticulous and proactive Contract Administrator to join our dynamic team on a high-profile airfield and airport development project. This role is pivotal in ensuring seamless contract administration, commercial coordination, and compliance with contractual obligations. As part of our innovative and inclusive culture, you will collaborate with exceptional professionals while contributing to projects that redefine industry standards. Guided by our core values of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, you will have the opportunity to unleash your full potential and achieve meaningful career milestones.

Key Responsibilities

The Contract Administrator will play a critical role in supporting contract administration and commercial coordination. Your responsibilities will include:

• Contract Documentation and Compliance: Assist in the preparation, review, and maintenance of contract documentation, ensuring adherence to contractual terms, conditions, and project-specific procedures.
• Correspondence and Notifications: Support the drafting, tracking, and management of contract correspondence, notices, and contractual records in accordance with project and client requirements.
• Change Management: Assist in the tracking of variations, change orders, and contract deliverables to ensure timely and accurate updates to stakeholders.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain contract logs, registers, and documentation systems, and prepare contractual reports, summaries, and status updates as required.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Collaborate with commercial, procurement, and project teams to ensure seamless communication and alignment on contractual matters. Serve as a liaison between contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders to facilitate contract-related communications.
• Contract Reviews and Meetings: Participate in contract reviews, meetings, and coordination sessions to provide insights and support in resolving contractual issues.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of contract correspondence, approvals, submissions, and key milestones to ensure compliance and transparency.
• Document Control: Support document control processes related to contracts and commercial records, ensuring proper filing and retrieval of critical documents.

Qualifications and Skills

To excel in this role, you will bring the following qualifications and skills:

• Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Law, Business Administration, or a related field is required.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in contract administration, commercial support, or similar roles within construction or infrastructure projects.
• Technical Knowledge: A solid understanding of construction contracts and contract administration procedures is essential.
• Organizational and Communication Skills: Exceptional documentation, organization, and communication abilities to effectively manage contracts and interact with diverse stakeholders.
• Technical Proficiency: Experience working with contract registers, logs, and reporting tools to streamline processes and ensure accuracy.

Preferred Qualifications

While not mandatory, the following qualifications will enhance your candidacy for this role:

• Contract Exposure: Familiarity with FIDIC or similar standard forms of contract.
• Industry Experience: Prior experience working on airport, airfield, or large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Document Control Systems: Knowledge of document control systems and commercial reporting processes to improve efficiency and compliance.

Why Join Parsons?

At Parsons, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment where diversity is celebrated, and every employee has the opportunity to thrive. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and endless growth opportunities to help you achieve your career aspirations. Our dedication to employee wellbeing and professional development ensures that you will be equipped to reach new heights in your career. Join us in our mission to redefine what’s possible and imagine the next big achievement in your professional journey.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. To learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion, visit our careers page.

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