Contract Administrator

TheCorporate LLC; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

TheCorporate LLC in Oakland, CA is actively seeking a Contract Administrator for a hybrid role with on-site training days. This assignment runs from August 17, 2026 to December 31, 2026, with responsibilities spanning contract lifecycle management, governance, and supplier onboarding.

You will coordinate execution, amendments, renewals, and storage of supplier contracts while maintaining data integrity. Candidates should have 2 years of construction contract experience, strong MS Office skills,

Qualifications

• 2 years of construction contract negotiations and administration experience.
• Understanding of construction terminology.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Experience with SAP/Ariba, CLM systems, or similar procurement platforms.
• Bachelor's degree in construction management or business administration or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate contract lifecycle activities including preparation, review, and storage.
• Facilitate governance routing and approvals for contracts.
• Maintain contract records in SAP, Ariba, and other systems.
• Monitor contract expirations, renewal dates, and key milestones.
• Support supplier onboarding and contract activation.
• Assist with audits by providing documentation.
• Generate reports on contract status and performance.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

MS Office

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or business administration

Tools

SAP

Ariba

CLM systems

Contract templates

Job description

Job Title: Contract Administrator

Location: Hybrid; in Oakland, CA

Duration: August 17, 2026 -- December 31, 2026

Notes:

LOCAL CANDIDATES TO BAY AREA/WORK LOCATION-OAKLAND GO. ASSIGNMENT IS HYBRID AND ON-SITE DAYS FOR TRAINING AND PERIODIC CHECK-INS PER MANAGER DISCRETION. CALLS AND MEETINGS VIA MS TEAMS.

Support 4 to 8 Category Leaders across assigned Strategic Sourcing categories by coordinating contract execution, amendments, renewals, supplier onboarding, compliance documentation, reporting, and contract lifecycle activities. Responsible for maintaining contract data integrity, facilitating governance requirements, and ensuring timely execution of supplier agreements in support of procurement and business objectives.

Contract Lifecycle Management:

• Coordinate preparation, review, execution, and storage of supplier contracts, amendments, renewals, statements of work, and termination agreements.
• Facilitate contract routing and approvals through established governance processes.
• Maintain contract records within approved contract management and procurement systems.
• Monitor contract expiration dates, renewal requirements, notice periods, and key milestones.
• Support contract closeout activities and documentation retention requirements.

Strategic Sourcing Support:

• Partner with multiple Category Leaders to support sourcing events and contract implementation activities.
• Coordinate contract development activities resulting from competitive sourcing events and supplier negotiations.
• Assist with contract templates, standard terms and conditions, and approved commercial language.
• Track sourcing and contracting milestones to support category work plans and project schedules
• Support supplier onboarding and contract activation activities.

Governance, Compliance & Risk Management:

• Ensure contracts comply with procurement policies, delegation of authority requirements, and governance standards.
• Verify completion of required supplier risk, insurance, safety, and compliance documentation.
• Coordinate with Legal and Risk Management teams to resolve contractual issues and exceptions.
• Assist with internal and external audits by providing contract documentation and supporting records.
• Identify and elevate potential contract compliance concerns to Category Leaders.

Systems, Reporting & Data Management:

• Maintain accurate contract and supplier information in SAP, Ariba, and other procurement systems.
• Generate reports on contract status, renewals, execution timelines, and sourcing pipeline activities.
• Monitor contract administration metrics and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure contract metadata and documentation are complete and up to date.

Qualifications

++Minimum Qualifications:++

2 years of construction contract negotiations and administration experience

Understanding of construction terminology

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (particularly Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

++Desired Qualifications++

Experience supporting strategic sourcing or procurement organizations

Experience with SAP/Ariba, contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems, or similar procurement platforms

Knowledge of utility industry procurement and contracting practices

Bachelor's degree in construction management or business administration or equivalent work experience