Contract Administrator

HDR · Greater Houston · 2 days ago

On-siteConsultingFull-time

About the role

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As a Contract Administrator in our Architecture Studio, you will work with multiple Project Architects and project teams to organize, process, and follow up on construction administration tasks, ensuring timely correspondence and document management.

Responsibilities

Work with multiple Project Architects to organize, process, and follow up on Construction Administration tasks via Newforma
Help track Construction Administration processes, subconsultant RFI and Submittal responses, and administer timely return of all correspondence to the Contractor/Owner
Apply company quality assurance guidelines and procedures for project document management
Work with multiple Architecture Project Managers and project teams as needed
Create and maintain paper and electronic files
Assist with and help coordinate meetings and presentations
Exhibit professionalism with clients
Perform other duties as needed

Requirements

3 years contract related experience; advanced degree or contract certification program may substitute for years of experience
Professional, self-motivated, well-organized and detail-oriented with the flexibility and ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines, with minimal management oversight
Excellent writing and people skills
Strong math and organizational skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office software
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
Sponsorship (visa) for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree
Experience working in the Architecture/Engineering/Construction industry
Local candidates preferred
Bachelor's degree with ability to interpret construction schedules

Company Culture

What We Believe: HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment: As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.