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.
Executive Director Financial Operations
$151K - $220K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing financial operations within the Veterans Health Administration. Play a key role in ensuring compliance, overseeing audits, and implementing financial policies...
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Executive Director Financial Operations
$151K - $220K *
Transform financial operations by providing strategic guidance to key officials, ensuring compliance and effective management across the Veterans Health Administration. Drive improvements in accountin...
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Executive Director Financial Operations
$151K - $220K *
Optimize financial operations by advising key officials on compliance, audit coordination, and cost management. Ensure effective financial management across the Veterans Health Administration to suppo...
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$62K - $104K *
Unlock your potential as you support project administration and office management, coordinating activities across departments while ensuring efficient document control and procurement processes. Join...
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$100K - $150K *
Transform utility-scale solar projects by leading commissioning activities, managing teams, and ensuring compliance with safety and electrical standards. Collaborate across departments to drive succes...
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Manager, Corporate Programs & Contracts
$100K - $120K *
Lead the charge in contract administration, ensuring compliance with federal regulations while managing multi-departmental teams to enhance sales performance and customer relations. Drive operational...
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Resident Project Representative
$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...
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Executive Director Financial Operations
$151K - $220K *
Optimize financial operations within a major healthcare organization, ensuring compliance and effective management. Collaborate with key officials to enhance accounting practices and support decision...
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Travel Coordinator (Journeyman)
$59K - $122K *
Unlock potential by coordinating travel logistics for technical deployments, ensuring seamless operations and compliance with federal regulations while managing multiple stakeholders and adapting to c...
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Travel Coordinator (Journeyman)
$59K - $122K *
Lead the future of travel coordination by managing logistics for deployments, ensuring compliance with regulations, and adapting to mission needs while collaborating with diverse stakeholders to strea...
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$100K - $120K *
Join a dynamic team to lead and innovate procurement strategies across County offices, ensuring compliance and efficiency while fostering strong relationships with suppliers and stakeholders to enhanc...
2 weeks ago
Delegated Network Audit Manager
$90K - $110K *
Elevate your career by managing audit and compliance activities within a delegated network. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure regulatory adherence, support quality improvement, and enhance opera...
2 weeks ago
Associate Director, Research Fiscal Contracting
$95K - $115K *
Join a team that's dedicated to advancing research through effective contract management and procurement oversight. Lead negotiations, ensure compliance, and support the research community while super...
1 week ago
$167K - $216K *
Advance procurement processes by leading complex contract negotiations and administration. Collaborate with city departments to manage sourcing projects, develop solicitation documents, and enforce co...
1 month ago
$101K - $135K *
Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing HVAC systems and enhancing energy performance across complex multi-site projects in higher education and healthcare. Drive quality and efficiency while colla...
1 week ago
$101K - $135K *
Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing HVAC systems and energy performance across complex multi-site projects in higher education and healthcare. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure quality e...
1 week ago
$111K - $149K *
Join a dynamic team as a technical resource for EaaS projects, focusing on HVAC optimization and energy performance across complex multi-site portfolios in higher education and healthcare. Drive quali...
1 week ago
$111K - $149K *
Elevate your career by supporting Energy-as-a-Service projects focused on HVAC optimization and energy savings. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality system performance acros...
1 week ago
$95K - $180K *
Join a dynamic team to drive excellence in project controls for a landmark infrastructure initiative. Leverage your expertise in scheduling, cost management, and stakeholder coordination to enhance mo...
4 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Unlock potential by coordinating project materials throughout the lifecycle. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely procurement, monitor material status, and resolve delivery issues...
1 week ago
Senior Project Manager - Owner's Representative (Buildings)
$110K - $130K *
Lead the construction management team as the Owner's Representative for a major airport terminal project, ensuring compliance, quality, and safety throughout all phases of construction and closeout...
1 week ago
Senior Contracts Paralegal/Contracts Manager
$121K - $159K *
Empower the Legal team by managing commercial contracts, ensuring compliance, and enhancing contract workflows. Collaborate with stakeholders to streamline processes and support legal research, drivin...
Today
$121K - $158K *
Lead strategic procurement initiatives, oversee $100M in spending, and enhance operational efficiency while fostering an inclusive workplace culture. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive value and m...
2 weeks ago
Senior Project Controls & Contracts Administrator
$94K - $132K *
Unlock potential by joining our dynamic team as a Senior Project Controls & Contracts Administrator. Collaborate with project managers to enhance contract execution, financial performance, and client...
1 week ago
$88K - $105K *
Manage construction projects and lead the coordination of subcontractors while developing business plans, ensuring safety compliance, and maintaining quality standards. Join a dynamic team committed t...
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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.