Parsons Transportation Group is hiring a Contracts Manager - West

Parsons is seeking a Contracts Manager who thrives in a dynamic, high-impact environment. You will serve as the primary contracts authority for a significant border wall construction program across the southern United States, overseeing complex federal contractual relationships, land acquisition processes, and agile contract modifications to ensure successful program delivery.

What You'll Do

• Manage and facilitate all contract modifications and incentive/disincentive planning across multiple construction awards.
• Lead contract negotiations for professional services, engineering services, and construction programs, including initial awards and modifications.
• Analyze contractual terms, identify risks, and advise program leadership on complex issues and mitigation strategies.
• Develop and implement solutions for difficult contract issues and negotiate sensitive matters with federal clients and subcontractors.
• Direct a team supporting the customer as their contracting agent in administering prime and subcontracts.
• Collaborate with directorate and project management on proposal preparation, contract negotiations, and administration strategies.
• Interface directly with Federal Government Contracting Officers to review and resolve contractual issues, RFPs, and non-conforming terms.
• Manage a team of Contract Administrators, providing technical guidance, training, performance evaluations, and professional development.
• Make strategic staffing assignments and reassignments based on evolving company and project needs.
• Travel regularly to project sites, customer facilities, and contractor locations.

What We're Looking For

• US Citizenship with the ability to obtain a DHS suitability determination.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• 15+ years of prime contract administration experience with a large international engineering and construction firm.
• Strong written and oral communication skills with a proven ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Comprehensive knowledge of engineering and construction industry business practices and prime contract negotiations.
• In-depth knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS).
• Thorough understanding of CPFF, FFP, and T&M contract types.
• Working knowledge of contract administration software and PC-based tools.
• Demonstrated ability to perform effectively in a management capacity.
• Construction contract modification expertise in fast-paced environments.

Nice to Have

• Proposal preparation experience, including initial submissions and change order management.
• Pricing and cost analysis expertise.
• Experience managing contracts with multiple subcontractors and teaming partners.
• Land acquisition knowledge and experience.

Technical Stack

• Contract administration software.
• PC-based tools.

Team & Environment

You will oversee the Execution Contracts Team, making strategic staffing decisions and providing leadership to ensure project success.

Benefits & Compensation

• Compensation Range: $125,100 - $225,200
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• 401(k) plan.
• Life insurance.
• Flexible work schedules.

Work Mode

This is an onsite role requiring regular travel to project sites across the southern United States.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.