SENIOR SUBCONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR

ABOUT PARSONS:

 

Founded in 1944, Parsons is one of the largest 100% employee-owned engineering and construction companies in the United States, with revenues exceeding $2.9 billion in 2004. Parsons provides facility and infrastructure solutions through superior program management and technology-based approaches. Our ability to plan, design, construct, and operate diverse facilities and infrastructure systems has satisfied both government and industrial clients' needs for over 60 years. Our 10,000 employee-owners, located worldwide, team with customers and stakeholders while providing dependable services. We measure our success one project at a time by exceeding expectations and satisfying our customers.

We are committed to continually enhancing our organizational capability by attracting, retaining and developing exceptional talent.  Our results-oriented and collaborative team environment encourages the development of creative solutions to the most challenging engineering, scientific, logistics, and construction issues. 

 

POSITION OVERVIEW:

 

Administers one or more large subcontracts to ensure that subcontractors fully meet Company and project requirements.  A willingness to travel to the subcontractor's facility when necessary is required.

 

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

Prepares recommended source lists of qualified subcontractors, drawing upon their past performance experience.  Coordinates the list with project management and client recommendations.

 

Prepares Request for Proposal form and verifies accuracy and completeness of proposal packages.  Interfaces with affected sections to clarify and ensure that all necessary data has been included.

 

Receives subcontractors' responses to requests for proposals, determines each subcontractor's ability to meet Company and project requirements, and negotiates the terms and conditions.  Prepares and issues contracts commensurate with delegated procurement authority.

 

Prepares subcontract documents and amendments, including identification and inclusion of flowdown requirements from the prime contract.  Ensures that terms and conditions will be appropriate.

 

Prepares reports and contractual correspondence for project management and client.  Establishes and maintains accurate tracking records tailored to each subcontract.

 

Maintains and updates subcontractors' files to include records of payment.

 

Performs subcontract closeout actions, completes file documentation, and forwards subcontract files to storage.  Ensures retention of hard copy of reports and claims for seven years.

 

May provide technical guidance to lower-level Subcontract Administrators.  May make assignments and review completed work.

 

Serves as liaison between subcontractor and procurement personnel.

 

Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

 

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

 

4-year degree in Business Administration (or related field) and 5-10 years of related work experience involving typical procurement activities, including subcontracting.

 

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

 

A broad knowledge of subcontracting activities typical to the engineering and construction industry is required.  In addition, excellent written and oral communications skills, a working knowledge of PC software packages typically associated with procurement, and an ability to effectively negotiate subcontracts is also required.

 

COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS AND COMPETITIVE SALARY:

 

Parsons offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; tuition reimbursement program; credit union membership; Employee Stock Ownership Plan, 401(k) plan, career development and more. 

 

EOE/M/F/D/V.  Diversity candidates are encouraged to apply.

 

For immediate consideration, please apply online at:

 

https://parsons.recruitmax.com//main/careerportal/Job_Profile.cfm?szOrderID=2592