Construction Contracts Specialist

Cesar-Chavez-Foundation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cesar-Chavez Foundation is seeking a Construction Contracts Administrator in Los Angeles to manage contracts, purchase orders, bonds, and project closeout across the full lifecycle. The role serves as a liaison among project management, accounting, contractors, lenders, insurers, and regulators to ensure accurate documentation and timely processing of transactions.

You will maintain contract logs, ensure compliance, track licensing and insurance, and support documentation requests with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or associate degree in construction management or business administration.
• Minimum three years of construction administration or related experience.
• Experience with contracts, purchase orders, change orders, and lender draw processes.
• Experience supporting commercial or public works projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and administer prime contracts, subcontracts, and purchase orders.
• Assemble contract packages with budgets, scopes, schedules, and insurance.
• Coordinate execution and distribution of contracts and amendments.
• Verify licensing, insurance, and compliance documentation.
• Maintain contract logs and project financial tracking.
• Coordinate lender draw packages and lien waivers.
• Prepare and process notices of completion and project closeout documentation.
• Support business licensing, regulatory compliance, and document control.

Skills

Contract administration

Documentation management

Vendor coordination

Attention to detail

MS Office

Communication skills

Regulatory compliance

Lien and bonding knowledge

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Business Administration, Accounting, or related field

Three years of construction administration experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Accounting software

Document management systems

Job description

The Cesar-Chavez Foundation is seeking a Construction Contracts Administrator in Los Angeles to manage contracts, purchase orders, bonds, and project closeout across the full lifecycle. The role serves as a liaison among project management, accounting, contractors, lenders, insurers, and regulators to ensure accurate documentation and timely processing of transactions.

You will maintain contract logs, ensure compliance, track licensing and insurance, and support documentation requests with