Contract Administrator for Construction & Data Center Projects

Dycom Industries, Inc; Bowie (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Dycom Industries, Inc seeks a highly organized Legal Administrative Assistant to support the Legal and Operations teams in managing contracts for large-scale data center construction projects. You will review, track, organize, and execute contractual documents throughout project lifecycles.

The role requires 3+ years in legal administration within construction or commercial contracting, and strong MS Office proficiency to maintain records, reports, and summaries for leadership.

Qualifications

• Requires Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 3+ years in legal assistant, contract administration, or paralegal roles.
• Strong understanding of contract terminology and document management.
• Excellent organization and ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Administer the contract management process from pre-award through project closeout.
• Coordinate preparation, review, routing, execution, and storage of contracts, subcontracts, amendments, NDAs, and purchase agreements.
• Maintain contract records and document control within the contract management system.
• Track contract status, execution dates, renewals, notice periods, and key milestones.
• Coordinate with project managers, executives, operations, procurement, finance, and outside counsel for timely execution.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Written communication

Verbal communication

Discretion

MS Office

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Dycom Industries, Inc seeks a highly organized Legal Administrative Assistant to support the Legal and Operations teams in managing contracts for large-scale data center construction projects. You will review, track, organize, and execute contractual documents throughout project lifecycles.

The role requires 3+ years in legal administration within construction or commercial contracting, and strong MS Office proficiency to maintain records, reports, and summaries for leadership.