Contract Administrator

My client is looking for a Contracts Administrator to manage the lifecycle of construction contracts, ensuring they are legally compliant, financially sound, and aligned with project goals. The successful candidate will act as a critical link between project managers, legal teams, and subcontractors.

About the Role

Core Responsibilities

• Contract Lifecycle Management: Drafting, reviewing, and processing subcontracts, purchase agreements, and other legal documents.
• Compliance & Risk Mitigation: Ensuring all terms meet legal, regulatory, and safety standards while identifying potential financial or liability risks.
• Documentation & Record-Keeping: Maintaining organized digital and physical files for contracts, legal documents and correspondence.
• Financial Administration: Communicating with the accounting team to identify edits to payment terms as they relate with contractual terms.
• Stakeholder Liaison: Serving as a point of contact for external vendors and internal departments to resolve contract discrepancies or disputes.

Qualifications

• Education: A Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Business Administration, or Finance is desired.

Required Skills

• Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience in the legal, construction or engineering industry.
• Contract Knowledge: Proficiency with standard industry forms, e.g., AIA documents.
• Technical Proficiency: Experience with Procore, Docusign, Bluebeam, and ERP systems.
• Soft Skills: High attention to detail, exceptional organization, and strong communication and analytical skills.