Contract Administrator (Hybrid)

Parsons Corporation•Huntsville, AL

2d•$63,600 - $111,300•Hybrid

About The Position

Parsons is seeking a Contract Administrator to join their rapidly expanding team. This is a hybrid role, offering the flexibility to work remotely with the expectation of coming into the office or meeting with clients when needed. The preferred location for this position is Huntsville, AL. The role involves administering business provisions of assigned contracts for projects typically valued between $20 to $50 million, primarily with domestic clients. This position requires applying experience and increasing proficiency in contract administration principles and practices, handling assignments that are larger in scope, more difficult, and varied than at the Associate level.

Requirements

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

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.