Contract Administrator

STRM Recruiting; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

STRM Recruiting's client seeks a Contracts Administrator to own commercial agreements, subcontracts, NDAs, and vendor contracts from first draft through execution and close-out. You will collaborate across Legal, Finance, Operations, and Project Management to keep contracts moving on schedule.

The role suits problem solvers who take ownership, with opportunities to grow into broader strategic contracts work alongside experienced leaders in a dynamic project environment.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years in contract administration or legal operations.
• Experience reviewing commercial agreements and documentation.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills; ability to prioritize multiple projects.
• Clear, confident communication with stakeholders across departments.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, revise, and administer commercial agreements, subcontracts, NDAs, and vendor contracts.
• Maintain contract files, amendments, renewals, and correspondence across the full contract lifecycle.
• Track milestones, expirations, insurance requirements, and compliance obligations.
• Review agreements for completeness, consistency, and compliance with company standards.
• Identify contractual risks or commercial concerns and recommend practical language revisions.
• Escalate legal or higher-risk matters appropriately, with thoughtful recommendations.
• Collaborate with Operations, Project Management, Procurement, Finance, Risk Management, and Legal to keep contracts moving on schedule.
• Build strong working relationships with internal teams and external partners.
• Help build and maintain contract templates, playbooks, and standard operating procedures.
• Recommend improvements that streamline contract workflow and keep records audit-ready.

Skills

Contract admin

Commercial contracts

Procurement

Subcontracts

Legal operations

Cross-functional

Document control

Stakeholder comms

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Construction Management, Legal Studies, Finance, or related field

Tools

CMiC

Oracle

SAP Ariba

DocuSign CLM

Agiloft

CobbleStone

Job description

nOur client builds some of the most demanding projects in the industry, including semiconductor fabrication facilities and mission-critical data centers. These projects run on precision, and that starts with the agreements behind them. As our Contracts Administrator, you'll own the commercial agreements, subcontracts, NDAs, and vendor contracts that keep those projects moving, from the first draft through execution and close-out

.This role suits someone who likes solving problems, working across departments, and taking real ownership of their work. You'll make independent decisions within your area while learning directly from experienced leaders in legal, finance, operations, and project management. If you're looking to grow from contract administration into a broader strategic contracts career, this is a place built to get you there

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What You\'ll

DoContract Administrati

• onDraft, review, revise, and administer commercial agreements, subcontracts, NDAs, purchase orders, and vendor contrac
• tsMaintain contract files, amendments, renewals, and correspondence across the full contract lifecyc
• leTrack milestones, expirations, insurance requirements, and compliance obligatio
• ewReview agreements for completeness, consistency, and compliance with company standar
• dsIdentify contractual risks or commercial concerns and recommend practical language revisio
• nsEscalate legal or higher-risk matters appropriately, with thoughtful recommendations attach

edCross-Functional Partnersh

ipCollaborate with Operations, Project Management, Procurement, Finance, Risk Management, and Legal to keep contracts moving on schedu

• leServe as a go-to resource internally on contract terms, processes, and documentati
• onBuild strong working relationships with both internal teams and external partne

rsProcess Improveme

ntHelp build and maintain contract templates, playbooks, and standard operating procedur

• esRecommend improvements that streamline contract workflo
• wsKeep records, approvals, and supporting documentation accurate and audit-rea

dyWhat You'll Ne

edBachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Construction Management, Legal Studies, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent professional experien

• ce3 to 7 years in contract administration, commercial contracts, procurement, subcontract administration, or legal operatio
• nsExperience reviewing commercial agreements and contract documentation, and spotting issues before they become proble
• msStrong organizational and analytical skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlin
• esClear, confident communication with stakeholders across departments and seniority leve
• lsProficiency with Microsoft Offi

ceNice to Ha

veExperience in construction, engineering, manufacturing, mission-critical, or commercial real estate industri

• esFamiliarity with AIA documents, subcontract agreements, purchase orders, and vendor contrac
• tsExperience with ERP or Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) systems such as CMiC, Oracle, SAP Ariba, DocuSign CLM, Agiloft, or CobbleSto
• neWorking knowledge of contract negotiation principles and commercial risk manageme