Contract Manager (FIDIC)

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Job Description

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Contract Manager to join our team. In this role, you will manage and administer contracts in support of the FIDIC Engineer across the Master Development Unit Projects portfolio.

What You'll Be Doing

Manage the administration of FIDIC-based contracts, including the Red, Yellow and Silver Books, together with Client-specific conditions. Support the implementation of contract management procedures, governance requirements and reporting standards across the portfolio. Provide contractual advice and support to the Client, FIDIC Engineer, Delivery Partner and project teams. Administer contracts throughout their lifecycle, including contract execution, notices, instructions, variations, amendments and close-out.

Review and prepare contractual correspondence, notices, instructions, determinations, recommendations and certifications. Monitor Employer and Contractor obligations and maintain records of compliance, deliverables and key contractual dates. Administer and evaluate variations, claims, payments, extensions of time and final accounts. Identify, assess and support the negotiation and resolution of Contractor claims and Employer entitlements.

Coordinate the preparation of contractual position papers, entitlement assessments, delay analyses and supporting documentation. Maintain contract registers, claims logs, variation logs, risk registers and other contract management records. Monitor contractual and commercial risks and escalate potential issues to the Senior Contracts Manager and project leadership.

Work closely with Project Controls, Commercial, Cost and Planning teams to align schedule, cost, risk and change information with contractual requirements. Support the assessment of extensions of time, acceleration, delay, disruption, liquidated damages and other schedule-related contractual matters. Review payment applications, progress valuations and supporting records to ensure compliance with contract requirements. Support controls to prevent overpayment, unsupported claims and unauthorized commitments.

Maintain effective communication with the Client, Contractors, consultants and other project stakeholders on contractual and commercial matters. Prepare regular contract management reports, dashboards and updates for project and portfolio reviews. Participate in progress meetings, commercial reviews, governance meetings and claims discussions. Support contract close-out, including final accounts, release of retention, warranties, guarantees and outstanding claims.

Contribute to the development of contract management procedures, lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives. Provide guidance and support to Contract Administrators and junior contracts personnel.

What Required Skills You'll Bring

Bachelor’s degree in Law, Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline. Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in contract administration, contracts management or commercial management. Experience working on major infrastructure, mixed-use development or large-scale construction programs. Strong experience administering FIDIC-based contracts within an Engineer, PMC, Delivery Partner, contractor or consultancy environment.

Good knowledge of FIDIC contract forms, conditions of contract and bespoke amendments. Proven experience managing variations, claims, extensions of time, payment applications and final accounts. Working knowledge of delay analysis, disruption, quantum assessment and contractual entitlement. Good understanding of contract administration, procurement, commercial management and financial controls. Familiarity with project controls, including schedule, cost, risk and change management.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear contractual correspondence and reports. Effective negotiation, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills. Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary project teams and external stakeholders. Strong attention to detail, organization and record-keeping skills. High standards of integrity, confidentiality and professional judgement. Proficiency in contract management systems, Microsoft Office and reporting tools.

Membership of a relevant professional body, such as RICS, CIArb, CIOB or an equivalent organization, is desirable. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information. We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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