Construction Contracts Specialist

AppleOne Employment Services; Roseville (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services is seeking a Contracts Administrator to review, draft, and negotiate contracts. You will manage master contract logs, track insurance and bonding, and coordinate with project teams to ensure compliance across regions.

Responsibilities include drafting subcontract terms, handling change orders, and supporting billing and closeout while staying current on construction contract law and lien requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Business, Paralegal Studies, or related field.
• 3+ years in contract administration in construction, subcontracting, or manufacturing.
• Knowledge of mechanics lien and preliminary notice requirements across multiple states.
• Strong organizational skills and communication.

Responsibilities

• Review, summarize, and abstract prime contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, and change orders for key terms.
• Draft, redline, and negotiate subcontract and vendor agreements with General Counsel and CFO.
• Maintain a master contract log/tracker for active and closed projects with key dates and milestones.
• Coordinate with Project Managers to ensure contract requirements are satisfied and documented.
• Monitor insurance certificates and bonding requirements, coordinating with brokers and agents.
• Prepare and file preliminary notices and lien releases in accordance with state mechanics lien rules.
• Assist with change orders and approvals for billing and retention.
• Support project accounting with contract-related billing and closeout questions.
• Maintain organized, audit-ready contract files for all projects.
• Identify recurring risk terms and suggest standardized language and templates.
• Support CFO and General Counsel on special projects including lender due diligence.

Skills

Contract administration

Paralegal support

Project management

Microsoft Office

Contract management software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Bachelor's degree in Business

Paralegal Studies

Tools

Foundation

Procore

Textura

Job description

AppleOne Employment Services is seeking a Contracts Administrator to review, draft, and negotiate contracts. You will manage master contract logs, track insurance and bonding, and coordinate with project teams to ensure compliance across regions.

Responsibilities include drafting subcontract terms, handling change orders, and supporting billing and closeout while staying current on construction contract law and lien requirements.