Contract Administrator - Construction Projects (NYC)

SLSCO; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

SLSCO Northeast, based in New York City, is seeking a Contracts Administrator to join our team and support the Legal department in managing construction and professional services contracts and subcontracts.

The role requires coordinating with project teams, issuing notices, reviewing subcontracts, maintaining contract files, and ensuring compliance with client deadlines and state and city regulations from our NYC office.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in contract administration.
• Experience with complex, multi-million-dollar contracts.
• Experience with public works contracts (government or private clients) preferred.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements for public contracts in New York City and New York State is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; strong written/spoken communication.

Responsibilities

• Perform contract administration duties for awarded projects, ensuring compliance and issuing notices.
• Support project teams and central office through award and post-award processes.
• Review and quality-check subcontracts; issue notices of award and assist onboarding.
• Represent SLSCO Northeast with clients to ensure documentation meets deadlines and regulations.
• Maintain active and past contract files with details (name, client, performance, modifications).
• Assist with licensing and business registrations as needed for contract implementation.
• Attend events and meetings as required; pursue best practices in contract administration.
• Support leadership with daily tasks and contract management, in NYC office.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

CLM software

Job description

SLSCO Northeast, based in New York City, is seeking a Contracts Administrator to join our team and support the Legal department in managing construction and professional services contracts and subcontracts.

The role requires coordinating with project teams, issuing notices, reviewing subcontracts, maintaining contract files, and ensuring compliance with client deadlines and state and city regulations from our NYC office.