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.
$90K - $150K *
Transform vendor relationships by leveraging your legal expertise to draft, review, and negotiate contracts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and drive business success in...
2 weeks ago
$90K - $150K *
Empower your legal career by collaborating with cross-functional teams to negotiate vendor contracts and provide strategic guidance in a dynamic environment. Make impactful decisions that drive busine...
2 weeks ago
$90K - $150K *
Engage with cross-functional teams to support vendor contract negotiations, providing legal guidance and making impactful decisions that drive business success in a dynamic environment. Collaborate ef...
2 weeks ago
$78K - $90K *
Support project success by managing documentation, contracts, and billing processes. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and financial accuracy, while enhancing your skills in a dynamic enviro...
2 days ago
$78K - $90K *
Join us to support project success as a Project Administrator, managing contracts, compliance, and financial processes. Your organizational skills will ensure smooth operations from startup to closeou...
2 days ago
$75K - $90K *
Grow your career while ensuring subcontract compliance and performance through strategic oversight and collaboration with project stakeholders for successful contract execution in a high-stakes engine...
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$86K - $107K *
Oversee contract negotiations and agreements for sponsored projects, ensuring compliance with regulations while fostering strong relationships with sponsors. Collaborate with various stakeholders to s...
1 week ago
$82K - $110K *
Champion building commissioning processes and energy audits, driving sustainability certifications and enhancing building technology. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and quality in diverse...
4 days ago
$82K - $110K *
Join us to execute building commissioning processes, conduct energy audits, and support sustainability certifications. Collaborate with senior leaders while developing your skills in a dynamic environ...
4 days ago
$85K - $102K *
Join a dynamic team to lead contract management for capital projects, ensuring compliance and efficiency across departments. This role requires strategic oversight and collaboration to optimize contra...
1 week ago
$85K - $102K *
Champion efficient contract management by leading a dynamic team to oversee capital improvement projects, ensuring compliance and fostering collaboration across departments for optimal operational suc...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Unlock your potential by managing the full agreement lifecycle, leveraging AI tools to enhance legal operations, and shaping responsible AI governance in a dynamic legal environment...
1 week ago
$119K - $128K *
Drive subcontract management for Defense programs, ensuring compliance and performance throughout the lifecycle. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to mitigate risks and resolve issues while main...
2 days ago
$151K - $239K *
Join us to lead a dynamic team in managing strategic subcontracts, ensuring compliance and fostering supplier relationships. Drive efficiency and risk management while supporting critical aerospace mi...
4 days ago
Senior Contract and Grants Accountant
$95K - $105K *
Lead financial reporting and compliance for grants and contracts, ensuring accuracy and adherence to regulations. Collaborate with the CFO and Budget Manager to support budgeting processes and provide...
3 weeks ago
Field Subcontracts Administrator
$88K - $105K *
Manage subcontract administration to ensure timely execution and mitigate risks. Collaborate with project teams to evaluate performance, interpret contract terms, and oversee financial projections, fo...
3 weeks ago
$115K - $130K *
Transform the contracting process by managing the lifecycle of agreements, ensuring efficient execution while balancing risk and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business...
2 weeks ago
Mid-Level Contract Specialist / Administrator II (6221)
$70K - $125K *
Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team focused on contract management. Leverage your expertise in federal regulations and contract types to drive success in a collaborative environment. Your sk...
3 weeks ago
$151K - $239K *
Elevate your career by leading a dynamic team in subcontract management. Drive strategic initiatives, ensure compliance, and foster supplier relationships while navigating complex contracts in a colla...
4 days ago
$151K - $239K *
Join a team that's redefining subcontract management, leading strategic initiatives, and ensuring compliance across commercial and government programs while fostering supplier relationships and drivin...
4 days ago
Contracts Manager - Global Templates
$88K - $105K *
Shape the future of global contract management by overseeing a comprehensive template library. Collaborate across functions to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance in contract templates, drivi...
2 weeks ago
Manager, Contract Management and Execution
$102K - $163K *
Shape the future of provider agreements by managing negotiations, ensuring compliance, and fostering cross-functional collaboration. Lead a team to enhance operational efficiency and maintain member a...
1 week ago
$120K - $145K *
Drive contract administration and compliance across business units, ensuring effective negotiation and execution of terms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to uphold regulatory standards and ma...
1 week ago
Senior Procurement Administrator (Remote)
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in optimizing procurement processes for federal contracts, ensuring compliance and efficiency. Collaborate with stakeholders to source, negotiate, and manage vendor relationships, driv...
5 days ago
$95K - $115K *
Optimize the contract lifecycle by drafting, negotiating, and managing agreements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and mitigate risks while supporting business objectives...
2 days ago
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.