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.

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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 - $105K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team as a Senior Contracts Specialist, where you'll leverage your extensive procurement expertise to manage complex contracts and drive efficiency in a fully remo...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$101K - $135K *

Optimize energy performance by leading HVAC system commissioning for multi-site projects. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure design integrity and operational efficiency, driving continuous impro...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$101K - $135K *

Transform energy efficiency by leading HVAC optimization projects across multi-site portfolios in higher education and healthcare. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure quality, performance, and en...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$122K - $179K *

Elevate project success by leading controls management, ensuring accurate cost, schedule, and performance metrics. Collaborate with teams to drive compliance, risk evaluation, and effective reporting...

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Lead the successful delivery of retrofit and renovation projects, ensuring alignment with client objectives. Collaborate with diverse teams to manage scope, budget, and quality while minimizing operat...

1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Lead all aspects of Data Center construction projects, ensuring compliance with agreements, managing budgets, and schedules for diverse, sophisticated projects while coordinating with contractors and...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring construction excellence across the Western US. You'll oversee compliance, coordinate with stakeholders, and manage project documentation, all while traveling t...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $110K *

Lead construction projects as an owner's representative, ensuring compliance and quality. Collaborate with stakeholders, manage schedules and budgets, and conduct thorough reviews to deliver successfu...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in complex healthcare construction projects, ensuring precision and safety in environments where patient care is paramount. Drive field operations, manage multiple trades, and uphold r...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$74K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee project administration and correspondence management, ensuring effective communication and compliance. Support project policies and enhance documentation workflows to dr...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$238K - $280K *

Lead the charge in overseeing complex modular data center construction projects, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and quality standards while collaborating with diverse teams across the org...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Transform telecom infrastructure by leading construction projects, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and compliance with safety standards while fostering team development and effective stake...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$90K - $110K *

Partner with us to lead telecommunications construction projects, ensuring timely completion, budget adherence, and compliance with safety standards while fostering team development and effective stak...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$89K - $112K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing municipal infrastructure through effective project coordination, contractor supervision, and compliance management for road and stormwater maintenance activit...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$88K - $105K *

Join us to support Federal procurement operations by developing documentation, managing contracts, and liaising with stakeholders. Leverage your expertise to ensure compliance and enhance acquisition...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$88K - $105K *

Elevate procurement efficiency by supporting contract operations, developing documentation, and liaising with stakeholders. Play a key role in ensuring compliance with regulations while managing compl...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Elevate contract management by overseeing agreements across logistics operations. Collaborate with Legal, Commercial, and Operations teams to ensure compliance, drive renewals, and support negotiation...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by managing and optimizing project-level agreements, ensuring compliance and efficiency in contracting processes while supporting global operations and client needs in a dynamic legal...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Partner with us to drive strategic procurement initiatives that enhance efficiency, foster innovation, and ensure compliance across corporate services. Lead a high-performing team to deliver measurabl...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in developing and executing procurement strategies that enhance supplier relationships, drive efficiency, and support innovation across corporate services, ensuring alignment with busi...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead the end-to-end commissioning process for large-scale data center projects, ensuring systems meet reliability and compliance standards. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive quality assurance an...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Lead the end-to-end commissioning process for large-scale hyperscale data centers. Oversee multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring compliance and reliability across all commissioning levels while driving c...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$81K - $151K *

Unlock potential by managing subcontract administration for multi-domain combat solutions, ensuring compliance with procurement policies, and fostering supplier relationships to achieve strategic obje...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$60K - $104K *

Champion CAD excellence by managing standards, resources, and support for a multi-discipline design team focused on delivering quality and efficiency in project workflows and technical assistance...

3 weeks ago

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

$90K - $100K *

Strategize and oversee real estate transactions, ensuring optimal outcomes for clients. Collaborate with brokerage teams to manage leases, acquisitions, and dispositions across a diverse portfolio, dr...

1 week ago

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

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.