Contract Administrator, Civil Projects

Mannik Smith Group; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CPH is seeking a Contract Specialist in Sanford, FL to review, coordinate, and administer contracts with clients and external partners. You will ensure terms reflect negotiated business terms, project requirements, and internal standards while supporting project managers throughout the contract lifecycle.

The role requires attention to detail, strong business judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Legal Studies, or a related field preferred.
• Experience in contract management, negotiation, and administration.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in contract administration, legal review, or procurement, preferably within engineering, architecture, construction, or professional services industries.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze contracts, amendments, scopes of work, and related documents to ensure alignment with business terms, project requirements, and internal standards.
• Support Program/Project Managers and department leaders throughout the contract process.
• Verify that contract terms accurately reflect negotiated business terms, project scope, deliverables, fees, schedules, responsibilities, and other key requirements.
• Assist project teams in addressing contractual issues that arise during project execution and coordinate appropriate follow-up.
• Maintain an organized database of executed contracts, amendments, certificates of insurance, and other contract-related documentation.
• Prepare contract summaries, reports, and other information for management review and decision-making.
• Support the development and maintenance of standardized contract templates, forms, workflows, and approval processes.
• Support internal reviews, audits, and process improvement initiatives related to contract administration and risk management.
• Collaborate with appropriate internal resources or external advisors when specialized contractual matters require additional review.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Administration

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Legal Studies, or related field

Tools

Contract management systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

CPH is seeking a Contract Specialist in Sanford, FL to review, coordinate, and administer contracts with clients and external partners. You will ensure terms reflect negotiated business terms, project requirements, and internal standards while supporting project managers throughout the contract lifecycle.

The role requires attention to detail, strong business judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.