Construction Contracts Administrator

Job Description Job Description

Key Responsibilities

The main responsibilities of a Construction Contract Administrator include preparing and revising construction contracts, monitoring compliance with contract terms, and coordinating with project managers. They provide essential support in cost control and play a crucial role in protecting their company's interests throughout the duration of a project while maintaining detailed documentation. The Construction Contracts Administrator serves as a point of contact for all parties involved in the project.

Tasks and Duties

• Oversee the entire contract lifecycle, ensuring compliance with legal and contractual obligations. Ensure that all contracts and project activities comply with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.

• Maintaining an organized system of physical and digital records for all contract-related correspondence and documentation.

• Liaising between internal teams and external parties to ensure clear communication and successful project execution.

• Monitor project budgets, assisting with the preparation and review of payment applications, and ensuring payments are made in a timely manner.

• Evaluate the performance of subcontractors and take corrective action as needed to ensure that projects are completed to the required standards.

Key Skills

• Strong organizational skills: Essential for managing large volumes of documentation and tasks.

• Attention to detail: Crucial for ensuring accuracy and compliance with contract terms.

• Knowledge of construction contracts and legal principles: Required for understanding and interpreting contract terms.

• Problem-solving skills: Ability to identify and resolve contractual issues.

We are looking for someone who has experience with managing project compliance such as contracts, subcontracts, change orders, lien waivers, insurance, bonds, certified payroll, and close out documentation. Accounts payable and receivable knowledge as well as being familiar with AIA Commercial Billing and Job Costing.