Sargent & Lundy

Contract Administrator

Sargent & Lundy$75K — $115K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • 7+ years of experience in contract administration or management
  • Experience in supporting construction projects
  • Familiarity with subcontract practices and delay management
  • Ability to identify and escalate contractual issues promptly
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Responsibilities

  • Support day-to-day management of joint venture agreements and contracts
  • Collaborate with legal and project teams to manage communications effectively
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of contract terms and project developments
  • Identify and document delays and disruptions affecting project timelines
  • Assist project teams in determining the need for change orders
  • Manage contractual notices and related documentation preparation
  • Coordinate responses to requests received from subcontractors and suppliers

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare plans including medical, dental, and vision
  • Generous paid time off and flexible work arrangements
  • 401(k) plan with employer contributions
  • Tuition assistance and merit scholarship programs
  • Employee Assistance Program and life insurance options
  • Back-Up Daycare and disability coverage available
  • Recognition as a Top Workplace for benefits and compensation
Full Job Description
Description

We are currently seeking a Contract Administrator!

 

Essential duties and responsibilities for the Contract Administrator include, but are not limited to:

  • Support administration and management of joint venture agreements, EPC contracts, and subcontracts on a day-to-day basis
  • Work closely with internal legal team, project teams and joint venture partners to initiate, prepare, issue, and manage notices to subcontractors, suppliers, and clients
  • Maintain familiarity with contract terms, notice requirements, project requirements, correspondence, and project developments in order to provide effective contract administration support
  • Identify delays, potential delays, disruption events, and additional cost impacts arising from joint venture partners, owner, subcontractor or supplier actions and support the project team in documenting and addressing those issues
  • Support project teams in identifying situations where change orders to the client may be appropriate due to subcontractor or supplier actions, delays, disruptions, scope changes, or other project developments
  • Assist in the preparation, coordination, and management of contractual notices and related documentation
  • Assist in responding to and coordinating requests for information received from subcontractors and suppliers
  • Keep procurement and legal groups informed of notices, claims, issues, and other significant communications received from subcontractors and suppliers
  • Coordinate with internal stakeholders, and external stakeholders such as joint venture partners, to support issue resolution and protect Sargent & Lundy’s contractual and commercial interests
  • Maintain organized records of contract correspondence, notices, RFIs, and other contract administration documentation

This position allows for a hybrid work schedule with 3 days in our downtown Chicago office and 2 days working remotely from home.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • Minimum of 7 years of experience in contract administration, subcontract administration, or contract management
  • Required experience supporting construction projects
  • Experience working with project teams and joint venture partners
  • Strong understanding of subcontract administration practices, notice requirements, delay identification, cost impact recognition, and change management processes
  • Experience identifying and elevating contractual and commercial issues in a timely manner
  • Experience supporting subcontractor and supplier notices, claims, and change-related matters
  • Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively with project teams, procurement personnel, legal counsel, and external business partners
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

 

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

 

Award-Winning Benefits

At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

 

Health & WellnessFinancial BenefitsWork-Life Balance
  • Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Life & Accident Insurance
  • Disability Coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Back-Up Daycare
  • FSA & HSA
  • 401(k)
  • Pre-Tax Commuter Account
  • Merit Scholarship Program
  • Employee Discount Program
  • Corporate Charitable Giving Program
  • Tuition Assistance
  • First Professional Licensure Bonus
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Bereavement Leave
  • Flexible Work Arrangements
Compensation Range$75,210.00 - $115,210.00 Transparency StatementSargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well-being of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.

About Sargent & Lundy

Sargent & Lundy is an engineering consulting firm that provides comprehensive engineering, energy business consulting, and project services for power generation and transmission projects. The company was founded in 1891 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Sargent & Lundy has a team of over 2,000 professionals who have extensive experience in the power industry and can provide clients with innovative solutions to complex challenges. The company has worked on a wide range of projects including nuclear power plants, fossil fuel power plants, and renewable energy projects.
Learn more about Sargent & Lundy
Size
2,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1891

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