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.
Senior Construction Representative (Kentucky Lock)
$95K - $115K *
Make your mark at a large civil construction project, ensuring quality assurance and adherence to safety regulations while monitoring contractor compliance, conducting inspections, and providing detai...
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$88K - $105K *
Contribute to financial reporting and internal controls by supporting the monthly close process, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, and driving consistency across business units in a dynamic accounti...
6 days ago
Senior Counsel & Contracts Manager - Energy & Environment
$240K - $265K *
Drive exceptional legal and contracts management to support nuclear and non-nuclear projects, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation within a dynamic $14B+ business environment while collaborating ef...
3 weeks ago
Associate General Counsel, Commercial
$205K - $275K *
Lead the charge in shaping Meter's commercial legal function, driving end-to-end management of contracts, and enabling strategic enterprise agreements that fuel growth and innovation across the organi...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Manage cross-functional teams to deliver MCO-I projects, ensuring quality execution from handover through warranty. Lead client engagement, monitor progress, and drive corrective actions while maintai...
4 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's shaping procurement excellence by overseeing centralized purchasing, ensuring compliance, and driving efficiency. Empower procurement staff, manage complex contracts, and collaborat...
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$76K - $95K *
Transform the billing landscape by leading a dynamic team in managing pharmacy and medical claims processing. Drive operational excellence, ensure compliance, and optimize revenue cycle performance wh...
1 week ago
$90K - $150K *
Support strategic supplier relationships by managing contracts, negotiating terms, and ensuring compliance. Drive operational excellence and financial management across multiple contracts to enhance s...
3 weeks ago
$90K - $150K *
Optimize supplier relationships and contract management while leading negotiations and operational oversight. Drive strategic initiatives to enhance contract value and ensure compliance, contributing...
3 weeks ago
$90K - $150K *
Join a team that's driving supplier relationships and contract management. Oversee negotiations and operational strategies to enhance contract value and ensure compliance, while collaborating with key...
3 weeks ago
$105K - $135K *
Join a dynamic team to oversee complex defense projects, ensuring successful execution and collaboration among stakeholders. Leverage your expertise in logistics and program management to enhance mili...
1 week ago
Senior 1 Specialist, Contracts
$110K - $130K *
Elevate your career by advising project managers on contract strategies, ensuring effective execution and maximizing project revenues through risk identification and mitigation in a dynamic environmen...
1 week ago
$107K - $204K *
Champion strategic contract management by leading proposal development, negotiations, and administration. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and drive business success in a f...
Reposted 2 days ago
$140K - $185K *
Elevate project success by leading commissioning efforts, managing field teams, and ensuring timely execution of complex projects. Utilize advanced decision-making and client interaction skills to dri...
5 days ago
$83K - $93K *
Join a dynamic team to oversee office operations, manage schedules, and coordinate meetings. Ensure effective communication and maintain records while supporting executive personnel in a fast-paced en...
1 week ago
$112K - $154K *
Elevate your career by coordinating project controls for complex engineering projects. Act as a key liaison, providing technical expertise and ensuring high-quality service delivery while mentoring ju...
1 week ago
$122K - $162K *
Deliver high-level project controls expertise, ensuring quality service and client satisfaction across multidisciplinary projects. Lead teams, manage risks, and mentor junior staff while driving opera...
1 week ago
$122K - $162K *
Empower project success by leading project controls for complex engineering projects. Collaborate with teams, manage budgets, and ensure quality delivery while mentoring junior staff and driving strat...
1 week ago
$122K - $162K *
Drive project controls excellence by coordinating activities, advising on complex issues, and ensuring high-quality service delivery across multidisciplinary projects. Lead teams, manage risks, and su...
1 week ago
$111K - $147K *
Lead project controls activities, ensuring high-quality service and client satisfaction. Provide technical expertise, manage multidisciplinary projects, and mentor junior staff while collaborating wit...
1 week ago
$111K - $147K *
Grow your career with a leading firm by managing project controls for complex engineering projects. Leverage your expertise to ensure quality delivery, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with client...
1 week ago
$100K - $120K *
Grow and manage key client accounts in the oil and gas sector, driving satisfaction and expansion through strategic relationships and tailored software solutions, while providing valuable insights as...
3 weeks ago
$108K - $123K *
Lead project financial management for federal contracts, ensuring accurate billing, budget oversight, and compliance. Collaborate with teams to enhance processes and provide expert guidance on project...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Drive compliance excellence by overseeing pharmacy benefit regulations and internal audits. Collaborate with teams to ensure adherence to state and federal standards while managing policy issuance and...
1 week ago
$82K - $102K *
Take ownership of managing significant construction contracts, supporting procurements for a $2-3 billion capital program while ensuring compliance with regulations and efficiency in documentation and...
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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.