Contract Administrator

About the role

The Contract Administrator supports InPwr’s nationwide design-build electrical contracting projects by reviewing, drafting, negotiating, and managing a wide range of agreements. This role serves as a key partner to project management, field operations, and leadership to protect the company’s interests and manage contractual risk.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate contracts with general contractors, owners, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Redline and negotiate key terms related to scope, payment, indemnification, insurance, liability, and dispute resolution to protect company interests.
• Administer and track contractual obligations including deadlines, milestones, deliverables, and compliance requirements across active projects.
• Partner with project managers and field teams to resolve contractual issues, scope conflicts, delays, and disputes.
• Support the management of change orders, claims, backcharges, and contract modifications.
• Maintain organized contract databases, templates, clause libraries, and negotiation playbooks.
• Ensure the proper execution, distribution, and archiving of all contracts and supporting documentation.
• Aid General Counsel with document collection for subpoenas and additional legal tasks as assigned.
• Utilize Microsoft Office, document management systems, PDF redlining tools, and AI contract review tools to support contract operations.

Requirements

• 5-8+ years of contract negotiation experience required
• Construction industry contracting experience strongly preferred
• Experience using AI contract review tools preferred; Smartsheet experience is a plus
• Exceptional negotiation, written communication, and analytical skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities
• Advanced competency in redlining and editing in Microsoft Word
• Strong understanding of construction contracting practices, including lien rights, mechanic's liens, bonding requirements, and insurance provisions (CGL, builder’s risk, professional liability)
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Paralegal certification and/or Associate’s Degree a plus
• Commercial and Contract Management Associate (CCMA) certification or similar preferred

Skills

• Microsoft Office
• Document management systems
• PDF redlining tools
• AI contract review tools

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• 100% company paid for employees
• Paid vacation & holidays
• 401(k) company match
• 30-day paid sabbatical every 5 years of employment
• Stable employment with a growing company
• Highly competitive salary

Pay

Stable employment with a growing company

Highly competitive salary

Schedule

Full-time onsite position based in Indianapolis, IN, with the opportunity to transition to a hybrid schedule (2 days remote per week) after approximately three months of employment.