Contract Engineer

Overview

Job Description

What You'Ll Be Doing

• Administer pre‑ and post‑contract activities for roads and infrastructure projects, including contract review, interpretation, and implementation in coordination with project and commercial teams.
• Prepare and manage contractual correspondence—such as notices, claims, variations, and EOT submissions—ensuring accuracy, compliance with contract conditions, and adherence to required timelines.
• Evaluate, analyze, and support negotiation of contractor and consultant variations, claims, and change orders, including preparation of detailed commercial and technical assessments.
• Monitor contract performance, commercial risks, and key obligations (bonds, insurances, warranties, milestones), maintaining up‑to‑date contract registers and compliance tracking systems.
• Assist in preparing and reviewing tender documents, scopes of work, special conditions, and procurement packages for contractors and suppliers.
• Coordinate with engineering, planning, cost control, and site supervision teams to gather and validate data for contract administration, claims substantiation, and dispute avoidance.
• Provide contractual and commercial advice to project teams regarding contract interpretation, risk allocation, compliance requirements, and alignment with company and client policies.
• Draft clear, accurate contractual and commercial letters, supported by thorough document analysis and coordination with relevant departments.
• Maintain and update correspondence logs, internal registers, and tracking tools to ensure proper documentation, traceability, and identification of potential claims or contractual issues.
• Support the preparation of claims and related documentation on behalf of the Engineer, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and alignment with contractual procedures.

What Required Skills You'Ll Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Quantity Surveying.
• Minimum 12 years’ experience in large infrastructure projects.
• Experience in roads and infrastructure projects will be an advantage.
• Consultancy experience will be given preference.
• Knowledge of pre and post contract administration.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate logically and clearly with management and staff.
• Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.
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