Contract Administrator

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Contract Administrator to join our team! In this role you will be responsible for all assigned pre-award contract administration functions. Provide technical guidance in the contracts Department, including contract preparation, evaluation, negotiation and award of public works, operations & maintenance, consulting studies, design, procurement & construction type contracts.

What You'll Be Doing:

1. Carry out the pre-award activities including pre-award schedules, and participates in the pre-award meetings, evaluation and negotiation process.
2. Responsible for the timely preparation of legal and contractual documents such as Request for Proposal (RFP) and other legal or contractual packages required.
3. Perform all contracting and administrative matters.
4. Review Contract Administration Work for correctness and policy and procedural compliance.
5. Responsible for applying all applicable procedures.
6. Reviews submittal to the JCPDI to ensure policy and procedural compliance in contract actions, coordinates with the Contracting Section.
7. Advise appropriate Manager on contractual matters at the project level with regard to the strategy for and the conduct and recording of contract pre-award negotiations.
8. Recommends changes to contract policy and procedures to improve efficiency and advises appropriate Manager on contractual matters.
9. Prepare Notice of Awards, Notice to Proceeds and Post Award Meetings.
10. Performs other duties as assigned by the Section Manager or Director of Contract Department.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

1. Candidate must hold a BS Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering (or other related field) from an accredited college or university.
2. Applicant should have a minimum of 0-3 years of experience in pre-award contract administration, and procurement with emphasis on pre-contract formation, negotiation and administration activities which includes public works, operation & maintenance, consulting studies, design and large value infrastructure type construction contracts. Experience must include full range of public bidding activities, formulation of Bid Documents, responding to bidder questions, issuing addendums, Bid Evaluation, Cost/Price Analysis, leading meetings and negotiation for award.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

1. Candidate should have strong Arabic and English language writing, reading, and speaking skills to effectively communicate regarding contract issues.
2. Must have excellent writing skills, attention to detail, and accuracy in work. Must also be computer literate and skilled in the use of MS Office (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint) for word processing and presentation of spreadsheets, and use of other analytical software tools.

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