Senior Contract Administrator

Job Description:

• Independently review, analyze, draft, negotiate, and administer commercial agreements, including MSAs, EPC agreements, subcontract agreements, supplier agreements, consulting agreements, confidentiality agreements, and project-specific contracts
• Evaluate contractual terms and conditions to identify commercial, financial, operational, and legal risks and recommend mitigation strategies
• Develop negotiation positions, contract revisions, and alternative language aligned with company objectives and risk tolerance
• Lead contract negotiations with customers, subcontractors, suppliers, and service providers within delegated authority
• Interpret contractual provisions and advise stakeholders regarding contractual rights, obligations, and remedies
• Analyze indemnification, limitation of liability, warranties, liquidated damages, payment terms, dispute resolution, force majeure, and termination rights
• Identify risks affecting project profitability, execution, scheduling, compliance, or customer relationships
• Evaluate customer contract requirements and ensure flow-down of obligations to subcontractors and suppliers
• Support resolution of contract disputes, claims, and commercial issues during project performance
• Advise Project Managers and Operations teams on contractual requirements, notices, claims preservation, change orders, schedule impacts, and compliance
• Review, prepare, and negotiate change orders, amendments, notices, and contract documentation
• Support bid reviews, project startup, project execution, and project closeout
• Monitor contract performance and compliance throughout the contract lifecycle
• Maintain contract records and track milestones, notices, deliverables, renewals, amendments, and expiration dates
• Collaborate with Legal, Finance, Procurement, Operations, and Project Management teams
• Prepare contract summaries, risk assessments, negotiation memoranda, and management reports
• Contribute to contract templates, playbooks, standard language, best practices, training, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Exercise independent judgment in contract interpretation, risk assessment, negotiation recommendations, escalation decisions, and workload prioritization

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Legal Studies, Construction Management, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Professional Studies, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in contract administration, contract management, procurement, commercial management, or related roles
• Experience reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements and construction-related contracts
• Strong understanding of contract interpretation, risk allocation, contract compliance, and contract lifecycle management
• Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make recommendations involving significant business and contractual considerations
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Preferred experience supporting renewable energy, utility-scale solar, battery energy storage systems (BESS), transmission, substation, EPC, infrastructure, or industrial construction projects
• Knowledge of construction contracting principles, change management, claims management, project controls, and commercial risk assessment
• Experience with contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems and document management platforms
• Professional certifications such as NCMA Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM) or related certifications are a plus
• Ability to sit, stand, and work at a computer for extended periods
• Ability to use standard office equipment, including computers, phones, and related technology
• Ability to occasionally lift and move office materials or equipment up to 15 pounds
• Team members are required to adhere to all safety requirements in all work environments

Benefits:

• Remote work environment with limited travel
• Hybrid or office work environment options
• Periodic travel to project sites, customer meetings, industry events, or company locations
• Equal Opportunity Employer