Contracts & Commercial Director

Parsons is looking for an experienced Contracts & Commercial Director to join our team. In this role you will manage all contract activity for a Division, a major market segment, or for a major project. Travel to the client's offices or the project site may be required, either before the contract receives final approval or during the life of the contract. Key Responsibilities: - Provides technical guidance to assigned personnel and ensures proficiency and timeliness of contract administration - Makes staffing assignments and reassignments as Company and project needs arise - Recruits, interviews, and evaluates prospective employees - Collaborates with Commercial team, project management, project controls management to ensure proper support contract negotiations and administration - Reviews requests for proposals to identify risks and contractual terms not conforming to Company policy - Negotiates the more difficult or complex contractual issues - Interacts with different departments within the SAPL, with Client and others to enable proper execution of services - Maintains active participation in related professional societies to keep abreast of relevant contractual issues Required Skills: - Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related field - 20+ years of experience required - Experience in PMO/PMC projects - MRICS, MCIPS, or equivalent certification - Comprehensive knowledge of industry business practices and negotiation of prime contracts - Strong written and oral communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills - Working knowledge of Project Management software packages typically associated with contract administration and cost management - Ability to perform in a management capacity - Experience in FIDIC contracts