Are you a meticulous professional with a passion for the legal and operational intricacies of the construction industry? Seeking a high-caliber Contract Administrator to serve as a cornerstone of the project management team.
In this role, you will do more than just manage paperwork; you will be the guardian of our project integrity. You will operate at the intersection of law, finance, and operations, ensuring that every agreement-from multi-million dollar master contracts to specialized subcontracts-is structured for success. This is a vital position that offers the opportunity to influence the financial health and risk profile of large-scale infrastructure and construction projects.
location: Jordan, Minnesota
job type: Permanent
salary: $75,000 - 85,000 per year
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: High School
responsibilities:
Contract Administration:
- Administrate and oversee the entire contract lifecycle, from initial review and negotiation to execution, amendments, and closeout.
- Review and analyze contract terms, conditions, and requirements to ensure compliance with company policies, legal regulations, and project specifications.
- Prepare and distribute contract documents, including bid packages, subcontract agreements, change orders, and related correspondence.
- Maintain organized and up-to-date contract files, including all relevant documentation, correspondence, and approvals.
- Assist in developing subcontract agreements in coordination with Project Managers including contract, conditions and scope.
- Monitor subcontractor performance, ensuring adherence to contractual obligations, timelines, and quality standards.
- Manage subcontractor and vendor relationships, addressing concerns, resolving disputes, and ensuring contract compliance.
- Evaluate change order requests, assessing the impact on cost, schedule, and project scope.
- Collaborate with project managers, estimators and prepare change orders.
- Track and document change order approvals, ensuring accurate billing and cost accounting.
- Collaborate with the legal team to mitigate risks, resolve disputes, and address non-compliance issues.
- Ensure adherence to legal and regulatory requirements, including insurance, bonding, licensing, and permits.
- Monitor contract performance metrics, milestones, and deliverables.
- Conduct periodic contract audits to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and performance standards.
- Collaborate with project teams to resolve performance-related issues and implement corrective actions as necessary.
- Facilitate effective communication between project stakeholders, clients, subcontractors, and legal teams.
- Prepare and present contract-related reports, summaries, and updates to management and project teams.
- Maintain accurate and organized contract documentation, correspondence, and records.
qualifications:
- Experience level: Experienced
- Minimum 2 years of experience
- Education: High School (required)
skills:
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
