Contract Administrator

About the role

Our client builds some of the most demanding projects in the industry, including semiconductor fabrication facilities and mission-critical data centers. These projects run on precision, and that starts with the agreements behind them. As our Contracts Administrator, you'll own the commercial agreements, subcontracts, NDAs, and vendor contracts that keep those projects moving, from the first draft through execution and close-out.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, revise, and administer commercial agreements, subcontracts, NDAs, purchase orders, and vendor contracts
• Maintain contract files, amendments, renewals, and correspondence across the full contract lifecycle
• Track milestones, expirations, insurance requirements, and compliance obligations
• Risk Review: Review agreements for completeness, consistency, and compliance with company standards. Identify contractual risks or commercial concerns and recommend practical language revisions. Escalate legal or higher-risk matters appropriately, with thoughtful recommendations attached
• Cross-Functional Partnership: Collaborate with Operations, Project Management, Procurement, Finance, Risk Management, and Legal to keep contracts moving on schedule. Serve as a go-to resource internally on contract terms, processes, and documentation
• Build strong working relationships with both internal teams and external partners
• Process Improvement: Help build and maintain contract templates, playbooks, and standard operating procedures. Recommend improvements that streamline contract workflows
• Keep records, approvals, and supporting documentation accurate and audit-ready

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Construction Management, Legal Studies, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• 3 to 7 years in contract administration, commercial contracts, procurement, subcontract administration, or legal operations
• Experience reviewing commercial agreements and contract documentation, and spotting issues before they become problems
• Strong organizational and analytical skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Clear, confident communication with stakeholders across departments and seniority levels
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Qualifications

• Nice to have: Experience in construction, engineering, manufacturing, mission-critical, or commercial real estate industries
• Familiarity with AIA documents, subcontract agreements, purchase orders, and vendor contracts
• Experience with ERP or Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) systems such as CMiC, Oracle, SAP Ariba, DocuSign CLM, Agiloft, or CobbleStone
• Working knowledge of contract negotiation principles and commercial risk management