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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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$95K - $120K *

Lead a dynamic team as a Billing Supervisor, overseeing billing operations and ensuring compliance within a fast-paced legal environment. Drive efficiency and support staff while managing billing proc...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $120K *

Optimize billing operations by leading a team of coordinators, ensuring efficient processes and high-quality support. Engage in hands-on supervision while managing billing tasks and fostering a collab...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $120K *

Champion the billing process by supervising a dedicated team, ensuring efficient operations and high-quality service delivery in a dynamic legal environment. Drive performance and foster collaboration...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $120K *

Drive your career forward by leading a dynamic billing team, ensuring efficient operations and high-quality service in a fast-paced environment. Collaborate with various stakeholders to enhance billin...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing billing operations while supervising a skilled group of Billing Coordinators. This role combines leadership with hands-on billing responsibilities to ensure e...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $120K *

Advance your career by supervising a dynamic billing team, ensuring efficient operations and high-quality service in a fast-paced legal environment. Collaborate with various stakeholders to enhance bi...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $120K *

Elevate your career by supervising a dynamic billing team, ensuring efficient operations and compliance within a fast-paced legal environment while maintaining hands-on billing responsibilities...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $120K *

Shape the future of billing operations by leading a dedicated team, ensuring efficient processes and high-quality service delivery in a dynamic legal environment. Collaborate closely with stakeholders...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $120K *

Join our dynamic Finance/Accounting team as a Billing Supervisor, overseeing a team of Billing Coordinators. You'll ensure efficient billing practices while providing support and guidance, all within...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $120K *

Champion the billing process by supervising a dedicated team, ensuring efficient operations and high-quality service delivery in a dynamic legal environment. Engage in hands-on billing tasks while fos...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$185K - $235K *

Champion major heavy industrial construction projects from inception to closeout, ensuring excellence in execution, safety, budget management, and client satisfaction while leading diverse teams and f...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$185K - $235K *

Lead major heavy industrial construction projects, ensuring execution, safety, and client satisfaction while managing teams, budgets, and schedules from award through completion and closeout...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$185K - $235K *

Join a team that's leading large-scale heavy industrial construction projects, overseeing execution, safety, budget, and quality. Drive client satisfaction and team performance while coordinating mult...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$185K - $235K *

Lead the charge in executing large-scale heavy industrial construction projects, ensuring safety, quality, and client satisfaction while managing budgets, schedules, and team performance from award th...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$185K - $235K *

Drive successful execution of large-scale industrial construction projects, overseeing all phases from award to closeout. Lead diverse teams, manage budgets, and ensure client satisfaction while maint...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$185K - $235K *

Champion large-scale heavy industrial construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring safety, quality, and client satisfaction while leading diverse teams and managing budgets, schedules...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$185K - $235K *

Empower your career by leading large-scale heavy industrial construction projects. Oversee execution, safety, budget, and client satisfaction while coordinating diverse teams and stakeholders to ensur...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

Champion customer success by managing high-end accounts, driving retention, and expanding investments in SaaS solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance client relationships and ensure value...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $100K *

Lead the governance and operational excellence of the ServiceNow platform by ensuring its stability, performance, and security. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance platform capabilities...

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

$110K - $130K *

Champion project success by overseeing multiple initiatives, ensuring quality, profitability, and client satisfaction. Lead strategic planning and resource allocation while actively engaging in busine...

3 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead preconstruction activities by coordinating teams, managing budgets, and ensuring quality control. Collaborate with clients and subcontractors to optimize project outcomes while fostering a cultur...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role overseeing preconstruction activities, managing teams, and ensuring accurate budgeting and cost analysis. Collaborate with various stakeholders to drive project su...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing diverse contracts for campus operations, ensuring compliance and efficiency. Supervise a dedicated team while collaborating with various departments to enhance facilities m...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$120K - $145K *

Lead complex contract negotiations and lifecycle management, ensuring compliance and strategic alignment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize contractual outcomes and mitigate risks wh...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Shape complex contractual strategies and lead negotiations to optimize outcomes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Drive complianc...

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  •   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.