Construction Contracts Lead — Admin & Compliance

The available sources do not contain information about the verified current official company name.; New Jersey; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Collaborative environment

Job summary

The Axel Group is seeking a Contracts Administrator to support our client’s team on residential and commercial construction projects across New Jersey. This role focuses on administering contracts from drafting through execution, while ensuring compliance with COIs, prevailing wage rules, and project milestones.

You will work closely with Project Managers to gather scopes and manage documentation. Ideal candidates have 3+ years of contract administration experience in construction, proficiency

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in construction contract administration.
• Proficiency with AIA and Catina software.
• Experience preparing procurement contracts from templates and managing contracts to completion.
• Knowledge of prevailing wage contracts and compliance documentation.
• Ability to manage COIs, subcontractor documentation, and contract tracking.
• Strong organizational and communication skills; detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, administer, and maintain construction contracts throughout their lifecycle.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to gather scopes, exhibits, pricing, and schedules.
• Oversee contract execution from draft to fully executed agreement with signatures.
• Collect and review COIs and contractor/subcontractor documentation.
• Maintain contract files, logs, and ensure key dates and milestones are met.
• Administer prevailing wage contracts and ensure timely documentation.
• Monitor contract status and resolve outstanding items with stakeholders.
• Assist with contract modifications, amendments, and change orders.
• Manage assigned contracts independently with minimal oversight.

Tools

AIA software

Catina software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Axel Group is seeking a Contracts Administrator to support our client’s team on residential and commercial construction projects across New Jersey. This role focuses on administering contracts from drafting through execution, while ensuring compliance with COIs, prevailing wage rules, and project milestones.

You will work closely with Project Managers to gather scopes and manage documentation. Ideal candidates have 3+ years of contract administration experience in construction, proficiency