Contract Administration Manager

Crete United$80K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of contract administration experience in the construction industry
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
  • Thorough understanding of construction industry policies and contract performance practices
  • Strong knowledge of contract law, legal terminology, and applicable regulations
  • Excellent analytical, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
  • Experience with construction/contractor accounting
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power BI

Responsibilities

  • Draft and review various contracts, including sales, procurement, and non-sales agreements
  • Provide negotiation guidance and actively participate in contract negotiations
  • Manage the entire contract lifecycle from execution to renewal or termination
  • Ensure contracts meet company policies, legal regulations, and industry standards
  • Identify potential risks and implement mitigation strategies
  • Maintain organized, accessible contract documentation and audit central records
  • Build and sustain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Benefits

  • Competitive base compensation with performance bonus potential
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
  • 401(k) with 100% company match up to 4%
  • Unlimited PTO policy
  • Significant growth opportunity within a fast-growing, private equity-backed national platform
Full Job Description
Position Responsibilities

  • Contract Drafting and Review: Creating and reviewing various contracts, including sales, procurement, and non-sales agreements, ensuring they are legally sound and aligned with company objectives.
  • Negotiation Guidance: Providing negotiation guidance and if necessary, participating in, contract negotiations with stakeholders, customers, and other parties, delivering favorable terms and conditions.
  • Contract and Counsel Management: Overseeing the entire contract lifecycle, including execution, amendments, renewals, and terminations; engaging and managing legal counsel as required.
  • Contract Controls: Assures that necessary procedural controls exist and are executed consistently; required approvals are received throughout the contract life-cycle.
  • Compliance: Ensuring all contracts comply with company policies, legal regulations, and industry standards.
  • Risk Management: Identifying potential risks associated with contracts and implementing mitigation strategies.
  • Relationship Management: Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders involved in contracts.
  • Record Keeping: Maintaining organized and accurate contract documentation, ensuring accessibility and compliance with record-keeping requirements.
  • Document Management: Generates, maintains, and audits a central contract-resource file.
  • Dispute Resolution: Addressing and resolving contract-related issues and disputes, potentially involving legal counsel.


Position Requirements

Minimum

  • Seven years of contract administration experience in the construction industry
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the construction industry's policies, procedures and practices relative to contract performance
  • Legal and Contractual Knowledge: Understanding of contract law, legal terminology, and relevant regulations.
  • Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze contract language, identify potential risks, and assess financial implications.
  • Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interacting with various stakeholders.
  • Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple contracts and maintain organized records.
  • Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy and compliance.
  • Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to identify and resolve contract-related issues effectively.
  • Negotiation Skills: Ability to effectively negotiate contract terms and conditions.
  • Interpersonal Skills: Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Exposure to Construction/Contractor accounting
  • Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and Power BI


What We Offer:

  • Competitive base compensation with performance bonus potential
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
  • 401(k) with 100% company match up to 4%
  • Unlimited PTO policy
  • Significant growth opportunity within a fast-growing, private equity-backed national platform


Crete United is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We strongly encourage women, minorities, veterans, and individuals from underrepresented communities to apply.

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