Explore Contract Administrator Jobs

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.

What Contract Administrators Do

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.

Skills and Qualifications

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.

Industries and Career Paths

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.

Find Your Next Opportunity

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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$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$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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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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...

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$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...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$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...

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5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Contract Administrator do?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    Experienced professionals may advance to senior contract administrator or contracts manager roles, or move into procurement leadership, commercial operations, or related business functions.