Contract Administrator

Parsons

Key Responsibilities

• Support clients during procurement of contractors, consultants, and designers, including preparation and review of tender documents
• Manage downstream procurement for Parsons subconsultants in coordination with the internal procurement team
• Coordinate with independent cost consultants across pre- and post-contract assignments
• Provide commercial management services when assigned to projects, overseeing QS teams, contractors, and client interfaces
• Lead evaluation of variation orders, EOTs, provisional sums, and claims, preparing entitlement reports for clients
• Advise internal and external stakeholders on contractual matters, ensuring contractual completeness and compliance
• Oversee financial and contractual aspects throughout project lifecycle, including internal and external reporting
• Assess contractors monthly payment applications and ensure accurate maintenance of cost and quantity records
• Liaise with measurement QS teams on pricing and remeasurement matters
• Ensure proper recordkeeping of all contractual and commercial documentation
• Provide advice on contractor resource allocations and audit payment submissions
• Monitor contractor cost estimates and finalize cost assessments
• Coordinate activities of wider teams where required
• Prepare project final accounts with full documentation
• Perform additional commercial and contractual duties as required

Skills Set

• Contract administration
• Variation and claims evaluation
• Tendering and procurement
• Cost management and payment certification
• FIDIC familiarity
• Commercial reporting
• Stakeholder coordination
• Strong written and verbal communication