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.
$80K - $95K *
Oversee and elevate the construction of wastewater treatment projects, ensuring quality, budget adherence, and owner satisfaction. You'll lead teams from initiation to commissioning while optimizing p...
1 month ago
Project Manager - Data Center Owner's Representative
$95K - $115K *
Accelerate progress at our data center project by managing all phases from preconstruction to closeout. Ensure safety, quality, and budget adherence while collaborating with contractors, design teams...
6 days ago
Construction Manager Subcontractor Oversight
$108K - $130K *
Lead the recovery efforts for federal facilities by overseeing subcontractor activities, coordinating field personnel, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Your expertise will dr...
3 weeks ago
Cost Controller - Construction
$100K - $150K *
Lead the charge in project cost control by implementing and overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and compliance practices across diverse projects, ensuring effective financial management and reporting t...
2 weeks ago
$130K - $140K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing financial strategies and performance. As a Controller Consultant, you'll provide expert guidance, manage risks, and ensure compliance, driving success across...
4 days ago
Procurement Product & Operations Specialist
$90K - $152K *
Shape innovative product delivery by bridging business needs and technology. Drive procurement operations, enhance processes, and ensure user-centric outcomes while collaborating with stakeholders to...
2 weeks ago
Project Superintendent - Baker Water
$80K - $95K *
Optimize construction processes by leading self-perform water/wastewater treatment projects. Ensure safety, quality, and efficiency while managing on-site activities and fostering collaboration among...
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Project Superintendent - Baker Water
$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in overseeing self-perform water/wastewater treatment construction, ensuring projects are executed safely and efficiently while maintaining exceptional quality and adherence to timelin...
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Assistant Vice President - Commissioning
$119K - $165K *
Unlock potential by supporting engineers and project managers in validating and commissioning building systems. Collaborate on energy audits, inspections, and documentation to ensure compliance with i...
4 days ago
Assistant Vice President - Commissioning
$119K - $165K *
Lead the charge in commissioning building systems, ensuring quality and compliance across projects. Collaborate with engineers and project managers to validate construction integrity and optimize oper...
4 days ago
Assistant Project Manager (FDIC)
$105K - $125K *
Drive operational excellence by managing comprehensive facilities contracts, overseeing daily operations, and ensuring compliance with performance standards. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders...
2 weeks ago
Owners Representative Project Manager - Retrofit 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...
2 weeks ago
Owners Representative Project Manager - Retrofit 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
$95K - $115K *
Lead the analysis and review of budget proposals within military programs, ensuring compliance with federal regulations. Serve as a key advisor on resource issues, reconciling financial data and ident...
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$80K - $95K *
Empower your career by managing comprehensive budget oversight and execution for domestic resources. Collaborate with various offices to ensure financial accuracy and compliance while representing the...
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$80K - $95K *
Analyze and enhance budget processes within a federal financial division, ensuring accurate reporting and system improvements. Collaborate with activity centers to develop operating budgets and implem...
3 days ago
$95K - $115K *
Shape the future of budget management by leading financial strategies, overseeing multi-million dollar allocations, and providing expert guidance to senior leadership, ensuring compliance and fiscal i...
5 days ago
$107K - $161K *
Manage the full contract lifecycle for State & Local Government, ensuring compliance and alignment with organizational goals. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to mitigate risks and drive proces...
5 days ago
$125K - $150K *
Shape the future of capital projects with your expertise as a senior advisor. Lead cost and schedule assurance efforts on complex global projects while collaborating with stakeholders to enhance execu...
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$100K - $120K *
Lead the BIM coordination process, managing teams to ensure accurate virtual construction and documentation. Oversee model management, collaboration, and project coordination, while mentoring staff an...
2 weeks ago
Revenue Operations Manager, Deal Desk
$155K - $185K *
Lead the charge in optimizing our deal desk operations and CPQ management. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance pricing strategies while supporting Account Executives in navigating complex, techn...
3 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Transform the future of financial reporting by leveraging your technical accounting expertise. In this senior role, you'll evaluate complex transactions, enhance controls, and ensure GAAP compliance w...
3 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing national security through effective proposal management. Lead the proposal lifecycle for federal opportunities, ensuring compliance and quality while collabor...
3 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Transform your career by leading the proposal lifecycle for federal and defense opportunities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and quality in submissions, enhancing win ra...
3 days ago
$161K - $215K *
Champion strategic oversight in managing substantial subcontract relationships, integrating collaboration across procurement, legal, and finance to ensure compliance and improved performance within a...
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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.