Senior Contracts Manager, Construction Claims

Parsons · US - CA, United States · Onsite · $134,100 - $241,400/year
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Posted Sep 22, 2026 · Apply by Nov 21
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Position Overview

Compensation: $134,100 - $241,400/year
Position: Mid
Type: Job
Employment: Full time
Practice Area: Contract Law
Remote: No
Deadline: Nov 21, 2026

Job Description

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 a talented Sr. Contracts Manager, Construction Claims to join our team!


Responsible for analyzing, evaluating, and documenting construction claims, contractual issues, delays, and project impacts. The role requires strong skills in data analysis, contract review, project documentation, and professional correspondence and letter drafting.


What You'll Be Doing:

  • Analyze construction claims, change orders, costs, schedules, delays, and project impacts.
  • Review contracts, subcontracts, specifications, amendments, and project records to assess contractual entitlement.
  • Perform data analysis using project cost, schedule, and quantity information.
  • Review and organize project documentation, including RFIs schedules, meeting minutes, invoices, and correspondences.
  • Develop claim timelines, chronologies, summaries, and supporting exhibits.
  • Draft professional claim letters, notices, contractual correspondence, and responses
  • Prepare presentations and supporting materials to clearly communicate and substantiate the project’s position.
  • Identify risks, inconsistencies, gaps, and potential claim issues within project records.
  • Prepare reports, spreadsheets, and presentations summarizing claim findings and analysis.
  • Support negotiations, dispute resolution, and claim strategy development.
  • Collaborate with executive managers, project managers, contract administrators, engineers, schedulers, and legal teams.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Contract Management, or related field preferred.
  • 15+ years in construction management, claims management, or a related role.
  • Experience in construction claims, construction administration, project controls, construction management, cost analysis, or a related discipline.
  • Strong understanding of construction contracts and project documentation.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other data-analysis tools.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong ability to review, interpret, and summarize contractual language.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and document organization skills.
  • Ability to analyze large volumes of information and identify relevant facts and relationships.

Security Clearance Requirement:

None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!

Salary Range: $134,100.00 - $241,400.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

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/.

Compensation

$134,100 - $241,400/year

Practice Area

Position

Mid

Application Deadline

November 21, 2026

Employment Type

Full time

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