Construction Contracts Administrator

Australia-Employment; New Mexico; On-site; USD 63,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off and paid holidays

Job summary

Jobot in Alameda, NM is seeking a Construction Contracts Administrator to manage federal and state contracts from setup to completion, ensuring compliance and accurate documentation across the contract lifecycle.

You will interact with project management, accounting, operations, and leadership to coordinate requirements, deadlines, and reporting. The role emphasizes adherence to FAR/DFARS, contract modifications, and subcontract administration.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in contracts administration, contract management, or a closely related role.
• Experience working with federal and/or state contracts.
• Working knowledge of FAR requirements; DFARS experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience reviewing contract terms, modifications, and compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with subcontract administration and contract documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple contracts, deadlines, and documentation requirements.
• Comfortable working cross-functionally with project, accounting, operations, and leadership teams.
• Construction, engineering, government services, or federal contracting experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer federal and state contracts from initial setup through completion
• Review contract terms, requirements, modifications, and supporting documentation
• Prepare, process, and track contract modifications, change documentation, and amendments
• Support compliance with FAR, DFARS, and other applicable contractual requirements
• Maintain contract files, required documentation, correspondence, and reporting
• Coordinate with project management, operations, accounting, and leadership on contractual requirements and deadlines
• Assist with subcontract administration, documentation, and compliance
• Track deliverables, notices, approvals, insurance requirements, and other contract obligations
• Support contract negotiations and resolution of contract-related questions or issues
• Monitor contracts for changes that may impact scope, schedule, cost, or compliance
• Ensure documentation is complete and maintained throughout the life of each contract

Skills

Attention to detail

Cross-functional work

Contract management

FAR knowledge

DFARS experience

Documentation control

Multitasking

Federal/state contracting

Job description

Construction Contracts Administrator

$62500 - $71525 per year | Alameda, NM | On-site | Permanent

Federal & State Contracts | FAR / DFARS | Contract Modifications & Compliance

A bit about us:

We are working with a major construction company in the Greate to add a Contracts Administrator to its team. This position will manage contract documentation and requirements throughout the contract lifecycle while working closely with project management, accounting, operations, and leadership.

This is a strong fit for someone who has hands-on experience administering federal or state contracts and understands the documentation, compliance, and coordination required to keep contracts moving from award through completion.

Why join us?

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Full-time, long-term position
• Consistent Monday to Friday schedule, great work life balance!
• Exposure to federal and state contracts, FAR requirements, contract modifications, and subcontract administration
• Direct exposure to project management, accounting, operations, and leadership
• Opportunity to work with both federal and state contracts
• Stable, long-term opportunity with an experienced team

Job Details

Responsibilities

• Administer federal and state contracts from initial setup through completion
• Review contract terms, requirements, modifications, and supporting documentation
• Prepare, process, and track contract modifications, change documentation, and amendments
• Support compliance with FAR, DFARS, and other applicable contractual requirements
• Maintain contract files, required documentation, correspondence, and reporting
• Coordinate with project management, operations, accounting, and leadership on contractual requirements and deadlines
• Assist with subcontract administration, documentation, and compliance
• Track deliverables, notices, approvals, insurance requirements, and other contract obligations
• Support contract negotiations and resolution of contract-related questions or issues
• Monitor contracts for changes that may impact scope, schedule, cost, or compliance
• Ensure documentation is complete and maintained throughout the life of each contract

Qualifications

• Previous experience in contracts administration, contract management, or a closely related role
• Experience working with federal and/or state contracts
• Working knowledge of FAR requirements; DFARS experience is strongly preferred
• Experience reviewing contract terms, modifications, and compliance requirements
• Familiarity with subcontract administration and contract documentation
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple contracts, deadlines, and documentation requirements
• Comfortable working cross-functionally with project, accounting, operations, and leadership teams
• Construction, engineering, government services, or federal contracting experience is preferred

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.