Carex is partnering with an energy industry partner to hire a Contract Administrator. This role is responsible for the ongoing administration of new and existing strategic construction project agreements. The Contract Administrator will work closely with project teams to ensure major contractors adhere to contractual terms and conditions, oversee change order requests and approvals, and coordinate procurement activities as needed. This position requires a strong understanding of contract compliance, risk mitigation, and project coordination.
This is a 1 year contract opportunity. Hybrid schedule with onsite presence 2 days per week in either Madison, WI or Cedar Rapids, IA.
What You'll Do
- Support contract activities, including development, negotiation, amendment, and compliance.
- Collaborate with internal teams to determine and negotiate appropriate contract terms and conditions.
- Work closely with Project Managers to manage the strategic execution and day-to-day administration of contracts.
- Oversee contract life cycle management for medium to large-scale agreements.
- Monitor and follow up on project-related processes such as RFIs, Change Order Requests, and invoices.
- Ensure compliance with organizational contract administration processes and communicate progress effectively.
- Review, draft, and negotiate agreements and statements of work to secure favorable commercial terms while mitigating risk.
- Interpret contract requirements and obligations, investigating and resolving contract-related issues.
- Serve as a resource for contract interpretation, advising on compliance and next steps.
- Identify and analyze unique contractual relationships, facilitating issue resolution when necessary.
- Assist with procurement activities, including developing specifications, statements of work, and supplier performance metrics.
- Administer RFIs and RFPs, contribute to evaluation criteria development, and assess bid submissions.
- Support the negotiation and finalization of agreements.
- Manage contractually mandated processes to ensure both contractor accountability and internal compliance.
- Educate project teams on contract compliance and their roles in contract execution.
What You'll Bring
- Experience in contract administration, contract compliance, or procurement in a construction or project-based environment.
- Strong knowledge of contract development, negotiation, and life cycle management.
- Ability to analyze and interpret contract terms, identify risks, and resolve contract-related issues.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with project managers, legal teams, and contractors.
- Proficiency in managing RFIs, RFPs, Change Order Requests, and invoicing processes.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple contract processes simultaneously.
- Experience coordinating procurement activities and working with sourcing teams to develop contract specifications.
- Ability to work both independently and within a team to drive contract compliance and resolution of issues.
Carex Consulting Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.
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