Contract administrators help organizations create, review, negotiate, and manage agreements throughout their lifecycle. They coordinate with legal, finance, procurement, sales, and operations teams to help ensure contracts are accurate, compliant, and aligned with business goals. Browse vetted Contract Administrator opportunities on Ladders, including professional roles with salaries of $100,000 or more.
Responsibilities vary by employer and industry, but may include drafting and reviewing contract documents, tracking milestones and renewals, maintaining contract records, coordinating approvals, monitoring compliance, and identifying risks or opportunities to improve terms. Senior professionals may oversee contract processes, advise stakeholders on commercial requirements, and support complex negotiations.
Employers often value experience in contract administration, contract management, procurement, or a related field. Important strengths include attention to detail, clear communication, negotiation, organization, and the ability to interpret contractual language. Familiarity with contract lifecycle management systems, regulatory requirements, and industry-specific standards can also be useful. Requirements differ by role; some positions may prefer a bachelor's degree or relevant certifications.
Contract Administrators work in fields such as technology, construction, healthcare, government contracting, manufacturing, and professional services. With experience, they may progress into senior contract administration, contracts management, procurement leadership, commercial operations, or related roles.
Use Ladders to explore vetted professional Contract Administrator jobs paying $100,000 or more. Compare responsibilities and qualifications, and focus your search on opportunities that match your experience, industry knowledge, and career goals.
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Champion aggressive sales growth by building strategic relationships and generating leads in the insurance housing sector. Drive market share expansion through effective communication and innovative s...
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Construction Manager - West Division
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Project Manager AFM - Tulsa, OK
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Manage project lifecycles from order to delivery, ensuring quality, budget, and customer satisfaction. Collaborate across teams to drive communication and resolve escalations while championing continu...
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Remote Full Time Facility Inpatient Acute Care Medical Coder
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Elevate healthcare quality by reviewing medical records, ensuring accurate coding, and maintaining compliance with guidelines. Collaborate with teams to enhance coding practices and uphold high standa...
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Regional Sales Manager - West Texas
$80K - $90K *
Join a team that drives sales growth in the turf industry, managing key customer relationships and expanding market share. Utilize technical expertise to deliver solutions that enhance turf performanc...
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$95K - $115K *
Elevate your career by joining our dynamic sales team to drive revenue growth and foster customer relationships. You'll implement strategic sales plans and collaborate with cross-functional teams to d...
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$145K - $156K *
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Senior Constructability Manager
$150K - $185K *
Join a dynamic team to evaluate and enhance data center construction feasibility. Leverage your expertise to assess sites, identify risks, and influence project decisions, ensuring efficient and safe...
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Senior Network Contract Manager - Remote - WA, OR preference
$91K - $163K *
Unlock potential by leading complex provider negotiations and developing strategic contracting initiatives that enhance network performance, affordability, and member access while ensuring regulatory...
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Senior Construction Project Manager (Remote)
$110K - $130K *
Oversee complex projects from pre-bid to completion, ensuring quality, cost, and customer satisfaction. Play a key role in decision-making and team guidance while managing risks and project delivery a...
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Director of Property Accounting
$115K - $130K *
Champion the property accounting function by leading a remote team, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and enhancing processes across a diverse portfolio. Collaborate closely with operations to dr...
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Director of Property Accounting
$115K - $130K *
Champion the property accounting function by leading a remote team, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and enhancing processes across a diverse portfolio. Collaborate closely with operations to dr...
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Director of Property Accounting
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Manage our property accounting function, ensuring accurate financial reporting and controls while leading a team. Collaborate closely with operations to enhance processes and maintain compliance acros...
2 weeks ago
Oracle Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Business Analyst
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Venture Capital Fund Controller
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Transform financial operations by leading fund administration, ensuring compliance, and mentoring teams while managing complex investment transactions and audits for venture capital funds...
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$90K - $110K *
Manage financial close processes and reporting for external audits, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and IFRS. Collaborate across teams to provide insights and support for Joint Venture accounting and...
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$100K - $120K *
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$95K - $110K *
Elevate your career by partnering with enterprise-level prospects, leveraging your consultative selling skills to drive revenue growth and navigate complex procurement processes for transformative dig...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $135K *
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What does a Contract Administrator do?
A Contract Administrator coordinates the preparation, review, approval, execution, and ongoing management of contracts. Duties may include maintaining records, tracking deadlines, supporting negotiations, and helping teams meet contractual requirements.
What qualifications are typically needed for Contract Administrator jobs?
Requirements vary, but employers commonly seek relevant contract, procurement, or business experience, strong communication and organizational skills, and careful attention to detail. Some roles prefer a bachelor's degree, contract management experience, or familiarity with contract lifecycle software.
Where do Contract Administrators work?
They work across industries including technology, construction, healthcare, government contracting, manufacturing, and professional services, wherever organizations manage vendor, customer, or government agreements.
How can I find Contract Administrator jobs paying $100,000 or more?
Browse vetted professional opportunities on Ladders and review each listing's salary information, responsibilities, and qualifications to identify roles that fit your background.
What career paths can follow Contract Administrator experience?
Experienced professionals may advance to senior contract administrator or contracts manager roles, or move into procurement leadership, commercial operations, or related business functions.