Contract Administrator

Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Contract Administrator to
join our team! In this role you will get to prepare, review and approved work
orders including verification of inclusions, terms, cost limits, and
contractual and procedural compliance.
What You'll Be Doing:
* Administration of on-going Contracts, including monitoring Contractor and Client compliance with the Contract documents.
* Preparation, Review and Approval of Work Orders including verification of inclusions, terms, cost limits, and contractual and procedural compliance.
* Preparation and coordination of formal communication with 3rd parties, including Design Consultants, Contractors, Sub-Contractors and Governmental agencies.
* Liaise with all stakeholders within the Client's organization to ensure receipt of process relevant input and 'buy-in' as applicable.
* Review and respond to Contractor and Sub-Contractor claims in accordance with the provisions of the Conditions of Contract and ensure the Client's interests are protected.
* Preparation of Contract Change and Variation Orders.
* Preparation of bespoke Sub-Contract and Supplier agreements for minor on-site requirements on a need basis.
* Facilitate contract close-out procedures to ensure that all terms and conditions of contracts have been complied with prior to final payment to contractors and sub-contractors.
* Ensure all time-barred registrations and documentation, such as warranties, bonds, insurances, guarantees, are in place and maintained and updated in accordance with the Contract and are in compliance with the Contract requirements.
* Periodic Performance Evaluations for Contractors and Sub-Contractors in coordination with relevant stakeholders.
* Review and approval of Contractor Invoices including verification of inclusions, ensuring costs and quantities are documentarily supported, and compliant with contractual and procedural requirements.
* Tracking of Invoices status through Client internal processes and Payments Platform.
* Cash-Flow Monitoring and Forecasting (Requested vs Awarded vs Consumed budget), and preparation of Budgetary Requisitions.
* Ensure congruence of Scope, Deliverables, and Payment Terms of work packages prior to issuance to bidders.
* Soliciting proposals for work packages from multiple bidders, including preparing responses to bidder queries in coordination with relevant stakeholders.
* Review of received proposals, and preparation of comparative assessment for Client review and approval.
* Preparation and / or review of bespoke agreements where required to facilitate works package award.
* Monitoring of Plan and Actual Progress based on Contract, Works Order, or Project, as per agreed schedule with Contractor.
* Tracking of Project Documentation status such as Requests for Information, Work Requests, Technical Queries, and Technical Submittals.
* Preparation of Weekly Departmental Report, highlighting Priority Projects, Critical Issues, Mitigation Measures, and Active Projects' Status.
* Perform other duties as assigned by the Section Manager or Director of Engineering Department.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or related field.
* Minimum of ‎8 years of experience in Engineering and Infrastructure contracts with emphasis on administration activities which includes design, consulting studies, infrastructure projects, public works, and infrastructure construction contracts.
* Experience in data analysis, change control, and project reporting works is highly desirable.
* Must have excellent writing skills Attention to detail and accuracy in work.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
* Gulf experience preferred.
* Must also be computer literate and skilled in the use of MS Office, (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint) for word processing and presentation of spreadsheets, and use of other analytical software tools.
Minimum Clearance Required to Start:
Not Applicable/None
Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the
workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.