Contracts Admin Manager - Land Development

WHAT LJA HAS TO OFFER

LJA is offering an exciting opportunity that will allow you to reach your full career potential. The structure of our organization is designed to amplify your capabilities while gaining the benefits of being an employee-owner. What truly sets this opportunity apart is the chance to collaborate every day with dedicated, skilled, and supportive leaders. Whether you are in the office, in the field, or behind the scenes, working at LJA gives you the chance to grow through hands-on experience and exposure to a broad range of clients and services.

WHAT MAKES LJA DIFFERENT

At LJA, our employee-owners take pride in their work and their workplace. We’re guided by leaders who foster a culture of respect, collaboration and a shared vision of success. Our difference is evident in the experiences and opportunities we provide:

• Employee-owned. Client-focused
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Consistently ranked as a Top Workplace
• Internal recruitment team, in-house training, and a marketing department specific to our industry
• We celebrate flexibility, allowing every team and office to lead with their proven approach
• Our culture champions continuous learning and personal growth
• We believe success comes through constant evolution and communication
• We are passionate about having fun and making money, all while creating impact

POSITION OVERVIEW: As a Contracts Admin Manager at LJA Land Development you will supervise contract administration staff while continuing to develop as a subject matter expert in construction contract processes. This role is responsible for ensuring work is completed accurately, consistently, and on time, while also supporting the development and performance of team members. You will provide technical guidance, review contract administration deliverables, and help maintain adherence to established processes, templates, and filing standards.

A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE:

• Supervising and managing contract administration staff, including assigning work and monitoring performance.
• Reviewing work for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established standards.
• Providing training, mentorship, and development support to team members.
• Resolving complex contract issues and offering technical guidance as needed.
• Ensuring the team follows established processes, templates, and filing standards.
• Develop and implement process improvements

REQUIRED EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree or relevant experience.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 10 years of relevant experience.
• Advanced knowledge of contract administration processes.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Ability to ensure quality and consistency across team deliverables.
• Ability to work independently within an assigned functional area.
• Experience providing team oversight, with direction provided on broader departmental goals and priorities.

IDEALLY, YOU SHOULD ALSO HAVE:

• Experience supervising 1–6 direct reports.
• Ability to provide training, mentorship, and development to team members.
• Experience resolving complex contract issues and providing technical guidance.
• Strong understanding of contract administration standards, templates, filing processes, and quality control.
• Ability to support consistency, accuracy, and timely completion of contract administration work.

LEVEL UP WITH LJA

At LJA, we’re 100% employee-owned. This drives results, rewards ambition and supports long-term success for every team member. With almost 100 locations and 3,000 employee-owners (and growing), we’re building something big! We want you to be part of it. Your future grows here.

• Generous Time Off: PTO, paid holidays, and a full office closure between Christmas and New Year’s.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple plan options for health, dental, and pets. Along with mental health support.
• Family Support: Paid maternity and parental leave to help you focus on what matters most.
• Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and in-house courses provided by our Learning and Development team.
• Referral Bonuses: Know great talent? Get rewarded for helping us grow.
• Community Impact: Company-sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives.
• Professional Development: Memberships to industry organizations to keep you connected and growing.
• Career Growth: Great internal mobility opportunities to advance your career.
• Fun Culture: LJA social events, employee sports teams, bring your kid to work day, etc.

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