Contract Administrator

Overview

This role supports the organization’s contracting process by reviewing, negotiating, and coordinating terms and conditions for business contracts and proposals. The Contract Administrator collaborates with sales, procurement, and other functional support teams, and works independently while partnering with internal legal counsel.

Responsibilities

• Review and negotiate terms and conditions in business contracts and proposals
• Coordinate comments and input across sales, procurement, and other functional support teams
• Negotiate contract terms and conditions with vendors, suppliers, and partners to optimize risk allocation and protect organizational interests
• Analyze potential risks associated with specific contract agreements
• Support business, procurement, and other functional teams in understanding contract information
• Work independently while collaborating with internal legal counsel

Definition of Success

• Provide effective support to business, procurement, and functional teams during contract negotiations
• Assist legal counsel in revising and drafting standard contract templates
• Ensure compliance with the organization’s contracting procedures

Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage complex projects or initiatives with attention to critical details
• Proactive collaboration with peers and cooperation with supervisors
• Adaptability to quickly adjust to changing priorities and conditions
• Ability to effectively work with complexity
• Proficiency in contract management software and tools

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 3–5 years of experience negotiating complex contracts, preferably in the construction, engineering or inspection industry
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Location

• Remote (City: Remote; State: Remote)

Equal Employment Opportunity

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and recruits, hires, trains, and promotes individuals in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other non-job-related characteristics.

This position is responsible for ensuring equal opportunity in employment by treating all persons equally and on the basis of merit in decisions regarding selection, placement, promotions, training, work assignments, transfers, and other personnel actions.