Contract Administrator (Hybrid)

Parsons; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

ESOP

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Contracts Administrator for a hybrid role with potential remote work. The position focuses on drafting contracts for engineering services, negotiating terms, and monitoring business provisions to ensure compliance on multimillion-dollar projects.

The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams and strong attention to detail. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Finance and at least 3 years of contract administration

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of contract administration experience.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and interpersonal abilities.
• Working knowledge of PC software packages used in contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Draft contracts for engineering services projects and support negotiation.
• Monitor and administer business provisions of assigned contracts.
• Collaborate across teams to gather and share project information.
• Price change orders and ensure contractual coverage.
• Prepare client correspondence and approvals as required.
• Monitor project expenditures against contract cost limits.
• Prepare project/facility acceptance documents and client sign-offs.
• Identify and resolve contractual issues promptly.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Contract administration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Finance

Tools

PC software packages

Job description

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what's possible.

Job Description: Contracts Administrator-Remote Ready to put your contract skills to work with departments and teams that change the fabric of our community? Do you have an eye for details? Put your contract management expertise to work on complex projects. Parsons is now hiring Contract Administrator for our rapidly expanding team. This is a Hybrid role. Opportunity to work remotely, with expectation of coming into the office or meeting with client when needed. Preferred location: Huntsville, AL Parsons extensive experience combined with your skills, including drafting contracts, and identifying potential conflicts. At this level, our Administrators monitor and administers the business provisions of assigned contracts to ensure that contract requirements are met. In this role, you perform contract administration assignments for projects with constructed values typically in the $20 to $50 million range, predominantly with domestic clients. You will apply experience and increasing proficiency in the use of contract administration principles and practices. Typical assignments are larger in scope, more difficult, and varied than at the Associate level.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
• 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 Citizenship required.

Security Clearance Requirement: None

Salary

Salary Range: $63,600.00 - $111,300.00

Benefits

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!

Posting Details

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Equal Opportunity

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

About Parsons

For over 80 years, Parsons Corporation, has shaped the future of the defense, intelligence, 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. Equipped with the capabilities required to take on any defense, intelligence, or critical infrastructure challenge, our agile, innovative, and disruptive approach enables us to deliver solutions at the speed of relevance. Our people are our greatest asset. We strive to be an employer of choice that engages employees in the community and creates rewarding career paths to cultivate a resilient workforce that is ready for the future.

Founded in 1944, Parsons Corporation, a digitally enabled solutions provider, is focused on creating the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. From Earth to outer space, we deliver tomorrow's solutions today. For more about Parsons, visit parsons.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.