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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$114K - $142K *

Drive successful project delivery by leading complex initiatives, managing scope, budget, and stakeholder communication. Collaborate with teams to enhance operational performance and ensure alignment...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Drive your career with impactful infrastructure projects, leading teams from acquisition to close-out. Own project success through safety, quality, and client satisfaction while shaping community lega...

6 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of infrastructure by leading large-scale projects. Drive safety, quality, and client satisfaction while mentoring your team and influencing project outcomes from...

6 days ago

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

$80K - $105K *

Manage and oversee medium-complexity construction contracts, ensuring compliance and quality. Engage with contractors and stakeholders to resolve issues, monitor progress, and maintain effective relat...

Cold Lake, ABIn-Person

4 days ago

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

$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

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at large-scale infrastructure projects by leading teams through all phases, ensuring safety, quality, and client satisfaction while managing budgets and schedules effectively...

6 days ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Transform project execution in the steel-making industry by managing commercial aspects of medium to large contracts. Collaborate with teams to ensure financial integrity, timely billing, and effectiv...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$153K - $230K *

Empower project success by leading document controls for a major aviation program. Utilize your e-Builder expertise to streamline workflows, enhance reporting, and ensure compliance, driving efficienc...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to crafting impactful proposals that drive business success. Lead cross-functional teams in developing client-focused content while ensuring timely delivery and adherence...

1 week ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Join a dynamic team to efficiently manage all project phases, ensuring quality, budget adherence, and stakeholder satisfaction while fostering collaboration and proactive communication among diverse p...

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

$82K - $144K *

Lead the charge in managing global deal administration for TV and Film, focusing on Worldwide Home Entertainment. Collaborate across teams to ensure compliance, optimize processes, and deliver strateg...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$82K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading procurement efforts, evaluating suppliers, and negotiating contracts to ensure quality and timely delivery of materials and services while collaborating with cross-function...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$82K - $95K *

Engage in strategic procurement activities, leading complex purchasing processes and supplier negotiations to ensure quality and efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve project...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$82K - $95K *

Advance your career by leading procurement efforts for innovative Counter-Unmanned Systems programs. Collaborate with suppliers, negotiate contracts, and ensure quality delivery while supporting a dyn...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$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

$80K - $95K *

Collaborate with us to lead project teams, manage schedules and budgets, and ensure effective stakeholder communication for successful project delivery within the engineering and construction sectors...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $100K *

Shape the future of construction oversight by providing essential support for safe, efficient, and compliant project delivery. Collaborate with teams to ensure quality, schedule discipline, and cost m...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $110K *

Unlock project success by managing costs for capital projects, ensuring accurate forecasts, and delivering insightful financial reports. Collaborate with teams to maintain budgets and drive effective...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's optimizing procurement solutions by leveraging Coupa expertise. You'll design, configure, and enhance the platform, ensuring seamless integration across departments while driving co...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

4 days ago

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

$92K - $127K *

Champion procurement excellence by leveraging Coupa expertise to enhance P2P and S2C processes. Drive system improvements, lead implementations, and collaborate with stakeholders to optimize procureme...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

4 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by becoming a key player in optimizing procurement solutions. As a Coupa expert, you'll bridge teams, enhance processes, and drive continuous improvement across the procurement lif...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

4 days ago

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

$95K - $135K *

Transform vendor lifecycle management by optimizing contracts and spend efficiency. Collaborate across departments to ensure compliance and streamline procurement processes, driving accountability and...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$156K - $166K *

Champion the subcontract lifecycle for complex aerospace transparency programs, ensuring compliance and performance management while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive accountability a...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.