Contracts Administrator (Construction)

About the role

KOMPAN North America is seeking a Contracts Administrator (Construction) to support the review, administration, and ongoing management of customer contracts across the United States and Canada. This role serves as a key business partner to Sales, Operations, Finance, Bid & Proposal, and Legal by interpreting commercial contract requirements, coordinating internal contract reviews, tracking contractual obligations, and supporting compliance throughout the contract lifecycle.

Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, the Contracts Administrator will collaborate closely with Sales, Operations, Finance, Bid & Proposal, Legal and Sureties to support the review, execution, and administration of customer contracts across North America.

Responsibilities

• Perform first-level reviews of customer contracts to identify key commercial, operational, insurance, and compliance requirements, and coordinate internal contract review workflows.
• Evaluate contractual opportunities and customer requirements to determine KOMPAN's ability to comply with contractual obligations.
• Manage customer contracts throughout their lifecycle, including prequalification activities, contract execution, amendments, renewals, deliverables, and compliance tracking.
• Support customer and internal stakeholders by responding to routine contract questions, coordinating contract approvals, and ensuring contractual requirements are communicated across the business.
• Review proposals, customer requirements, and subcontractor flow-downs to ensure alignment with contractual obligations.
• Coordinate project bonding, insurance certificates, claims support, business licensing, governmental reporting, and other regulatory compliance activities.
• Maintain accurate contract records, compliance documentation, and tracking systems while monitoring key milestones and renewal deadlines.
• Collaborate with Sales, Operations, Finance, Bid & Proposal, and Legal to improve contract administration processes and reduce commercial risk.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in contract administration, commercial construction, procurement, legal operations, government contracting, compliance, or a related field.
• Ability to read and interpret commercial contracts, identify key business and legal provisions, and recognize common contractual risks, including indemnification, liquidated damages, limitations of liability, insurance requirements, warranties, payment terms, and subcontract flow-down requirements.
• Experience coordinating contract review and approval processes while working cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, Finance, Legal, and other business stakeholders.
• Experience administering customer contracts throughout the contract lifecycle, including prequalification, execution, amendments, renewals, compliance tracking, and contract closeout.
• Experience supporting project bonding, certificates of insurance, business licensing, governmental reporting, or other regulatory compliance activities is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Legal Studies, Construction Management, or a related field is preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to summarize contractual requirements and communicate them to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat, and contract management or document management systems.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental plans
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Competitive PTO and robust holiday schedule