Contract Administrator

Ameresco; Pennsylvania; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions provider is seeking a Construction & Engineering Contract Administrator to join its remote team. This part-time role involves contract preparation, administration, and compliance reviews across the Midwest/Southeastern regions. Candidates should have a high school diploma and a minimum of two years of relevant experience, with proficiency in MS Office and solid communication skills. The position promotes a flexible, customer-focused working environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive employee benefits

Flexible working environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience in contract administration or related work.
• General knowledge of standard contract templates desired.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute purchase orders and construction subcontracts.
• Administer subcontracts and maintain contractual obligations.
• Review invoices for compliance with contracts.
• Ensure standard procedures and controls are followed.

Skills

MS Office Suite proficiency

Contract administration experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Knowledge of construction law

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE:AMRC) is a leading energy solutions provider dedicated to helping customers reduce costs, enhance resilience, and decarbonize to net zero in the global energy transition. We are a trusted, full-service partner to public sector and government entities, K-12 schools, higher education, utilities, and healthcare customers across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Europe.

At Ameresco, we show the way by developing, constructing and operating tailored smart energy efficiency solutions, distributed energy resources, and infrastructure upgrades that drive cost savings, resilience, decarbonization, and innovation. Our comprehensive portfolio is built to address the challenges of today and adapt the future, ensuring long-term sustainability and success for our customers.

Ameresco is currently seeking a self-motivated Construction & Engineering Contract Administrator to join our fast-paced, energetic Administration Team. NOTE: This position is a part-time, remote-based role responsible for providing coverage to the Midwest/Southeastern states of the region.

Responsibilities:

• Preparation, execution and recording of small labor purchase orders, construction subcontracts, professional services agreements, engineering agreements, maintenance agreements, and change order management.
• Administration of subcontracts by securing and maintaining the contractual obligations such as insurance certificates, performance & payment bonds, certified payroll reports, W-9s, lien waivers, etc.
• Assists the Accounts Payable department by reviewing subcontractor and vendor invoices for compliance with contractual obligations.
• Secure all necessary approvals and ensure that standard company procedures and controls are followed.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or an equivalent.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in contract administration or related work experience.

Additional Qualifications:

• Proficiency with the MS Office Suite, including advanced Excel skills.
• A general knowledge of the standard contract templates and language is desired.
• Solid analytical, oral, and written communication skills.
• Good understanding of accounting and be extremely detail oriented.
• Highly dependable and a flexible team player focused on customer satisfaction.
• Excellent organizational skills demonstrating ability to handle and follow through on multiple tasks and priorities within an entrepreneurial, customer-focused environment.
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts and practices and procedures within the engineering & construction field and within the general contract administration function.
• Knowledge of multi state and federal construction law is strongly desired.

Ameresco challenges the brightest, most talented, and creative individuals in the industry by providing an environment that fosters initiative and achievement. We are proud of our comprehensive and competitive employee benefits, including people-oriented insurance, investment, and incentive plans.

Ameresco is an Equal Opportunity Employer.