Contracts Lead

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!

At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Contracts Lead to join our team!

We are seeking a highly experienced Contract Lead to manage and oversee contract management activities for airfield and airport infrastructure projects. This role will be part of the Commercial/Contracts Department and requires deep expertise in contract negotiation, administration, risk management, and compliance. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience handling large-scale infrastructure contracts, with a strong focus on airport or civil aviation projects. The Contract Lead will serve as a key liaison between project delivery teams and commercial management, ensuring contractual obligations are met and commercial risks are mitigated.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Draft, review, and issue high-quality contractual letters, notices, responses, and claims-related correspondence.
• Translate construction site issues, delays, disruptions, and technical matters into formal contractual communications.
• Ensure clarity, consistency, and contractual accuracy in all written communication.
• Maintain structured correspondence logs and ensure timely responses to contractual notices.
• Understand day-to-day construction activities including airfield works, fencing, utilities, access roads, and airport operational constraints.
• Address project disruptions and site issues through appropriate contractual mechanisms (notices, instructions, responses).
• Work closely with project managers and engineers to capture issues accurately and reflect them in contractual documentation.
• Support contract execution, compliance, and administration across multiple packages.
• Track contractual obligations, milestones, and deliverables.
• Assist in managing variations, claims, and change events with proper documentation.
• Liaise with contractors, consultants, clients, and internal teams on all contractual matters.
• Participate in coordination meetings and ensure outcomes are reflected in formal correspondence.
• Support negotiation discussions through well-prepared written positions and responses.
• Ensure all contractual communications comply with project procedures and contractual frameworks.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and correspondence records.
• Ensure alignment with applicable contract forms and project governance standards.
• Guide junior staff in drafting and reviewing contractual letters.
• Promote consistency in communication style and contractual interpretation across the team.

What Required Skills You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field. Professional certifications (e.g., CPCM, CCM, or equivalent) are preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in contract management, preferably in infrastructure, civil engineering, or airport projects.
• Proven expertise in contract negotiation, administration, and risk management.
• Experience managing large-scale projects and interfacing with multiple stakeholders.

What Desired Skills You’ll Bring:

• Experience with international contracts and FIDIC or NEC contract forms.
• Knowledge of airport or aviation project procurement, operations, and compliance requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple high-value contracts simultaneously.
• Strong business acumen with a focus on commercial outcomes and risk mitigation.
• Experience in dispute resolution and claims management.

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.