Sr. Contracts Manager (Auberry)
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Sr. Contracts Manager, Auberry, CA Founded in 1944, Parsons, an engineering, construction, technical, and management services firm with revenues of $2.7 billion in 2010, is 100% owned by the Employee Stock Ownership Trust. This We conquer the toughest logistical challenges and deliver design/design-build, program/construction management, professional services, and innovative alternative delivery solutions to private industrial customers worldwide as well as to federal, regional, and local government agencies. Parsons is a leader in many diversified markets with a focus on infrastructure, environmental, and defense/security. Currently, more than 10,500 Parsons' employees are engaged in more than 4,500 projects in 50 states and 24 countries. These dedicated workers speak 72 languages collectively, and hold more than 7,900 college degrees and professional registrations. Parsons' employees continue to go anywhere in the world, meet every technical and management challenge, and persevere until the job is done.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Works as a Contract Specialist within a client's construction contracting organization on the entire contracting life cycle from pre-award planning through administration and closeout. Position will require working as an integrated member of the client's team preparing requisitions, writing technical specifications, developing contract terms and conditions, and assembling bid packages. Manages construction contract activity for multiple construction projects associated with Hydroelectric Power Generation facilities and related infrastructure. Working within a client's offices will be required and travel to project sites may be required during procurement planning before the contract receives final approval and during the life of the contract.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: • Participates in planning of construction contracting activities for specific construction projects (e.g., risk assessment, bid/no bid analysis, participation in business plan development, etc.) in accordance with client's procurement policies, standards, procedures, and matrices of authority.
• Provide technical guidance to assigned personnel (if assigned), and ensures proficiency and timeliness of contract administration. May ensure that new employees receive orientation in client and company policies and procedures.
• Collaborates with project management and engineering to ensure proper support in the development of requisitions, technical specifications, contract terms and conditions, bid packages, bid evaluations, awards, and potentially as well as contract negotiations and administration.
• May reviews requests for proposals to identify risks and contractual terms not conforming to the client's policies.
• Will be required to work with and among multiple client stakeholders in a highly matrixed organizational structure.
• Maintains an active participation in related professional societies to keep abreast of relevant contractual issues.
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.
Qualifications: PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: 4-year degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field and 12-15 years of prime contract administration experience within a large international engineering and construction firm is required.
SKILLS/COMPETENCIES: Requires a comprehensive knowledge of industry business practices and the negotiation of prime contracts. 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. Proven ability to perform in a management capacity is also required.
Parsons offers an ethical, challenging, diverse, rewarding and fun work experience where enthusiastic, responsible people use their energy, talent and dedication to make a difference in the world.
We provide career growth and development, a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; tuition reimbursement program; credit union membership; Employee Stock Ownership Plan and a 401(k) plan. Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. M/W/D/V.
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