Contracts Administrator

EC Company; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range: $75k–$100k annually

Discretionary year-end bonus

401k with employer match

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

EC Electric in Portland, Oregon is seeking a Contracts Administrator to coordinate contract reviews, manage documents, identify contractual risks, and support negotiations with customers, subcontractors, suppliers, and project stakeholders. The role collaborates with project teams, leadership, legal counsel, and brokers to ensure complete, compliant contracts aligned with risk objectives.

The position is on-site and full-time.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in contract administration or related roles preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and project management software.
• Ability to read and analyze contract terms for risk and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on contract review, negotiation, and execution.
• Receive, organize, and maintain customer contracts and related docs.
• Verify documents are complete before review begins.
• Identify provisions creating risk to the company.
• Prepare revisions and coordinate with management/legal counsel.
• Assist negotiations and resolve contract issues.
• Ensure flow-down provisions in downstream subcontract agreements.
• Coordinate with legal/insurance to meet requirements.
• Coordinate certificates of insurance and compliance docs.
• Manage contract routing, approvals, execution, and retention.
• Maintain records of contract status and approvals.
• Assist teams in understanding key contract requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Contract administration

Risk management

Project coordination

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree in Business/Construction Management/Legal Studies/Paralegal/Risk Management

Relevant professional experience accepted in lieu of degree

Tools

Document management systems

Job description

Contracts Administrator

On-site Payroll/Accounting/Credit Full time

Portland, Oregon, United States

Description

The Contract Administrator serves as a key member of EC Electric's contract and risk management team. This position is responsible for coordinating the contract review process from receipt through execution, including organizing contract documents, identifying contractual risks, preparing proposed revisions, and supporting negotiations with customers, subcontractors, suppliers, and other project stakeholders. The Contract Administrator works closely with project teams, executive leadership, legal counsel, insurance brokers, and outside partners to ensure contracts are complete, compliant, and aligned with company risk management objectives.

1. Collaborate with project teams and other internal stakeholders on contract review, negotiation, and execution.
2. Receive, organize, and maintain customer contracts, exhibits, addenda, and related project documentation.
3. Verify that all necessary contract documents and supporting information have been received before commencing review.
4. Review customer contract terms and identify provisions that present legal, financial, insurance, operational, or business risks to the company.
5. Prepare proposed contract revisions and coordinate review with management and legal counsel.
6. Assist project teams with contract negotiations and resolution of contract-related issues.
7. Review customer contract terms and ensure proper flow-down provisions are incorporated into downstream subcontract agreements.
8. Coordinate with legal counsel, insurance brokers, sureties, and internal stakeholders regarding contractual requirements and company standards.
9. Coordinate preparation and delivery of certificates of insurance and other contract compliance documentation.
10. Coordinate contract routing, approvals, execution, and retention through company document management systems.
11. Maintain accurate records regarding contract status, negotiations, approvals, and executed agreements.
12. Assist project teams in understanding and complying with key contract requirements.
13. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Associates or Bachelor's degree in Business, Construction Management, Legal Studies, Paralegal Studies, Risk Management, or a related field preferred.
• Relevant professional experience may be substituted for formal education.
• Three or more years of experience in contract administration, contract management, project administration, construction administration, paralegal work, risk management, or a similar role is preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, project management software, electronic document management systems, and general internet-based applications.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple contracts, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a high degree of professionalism.
• Ability to read, understand, analyze, and communicate contract requirements and risks.
• Ability to work collaboratively with project teams, customers, subcontractors, suppliers, brokers, and legal counsel to facilitate contract review, negotiation, and execution.
• Experience reviewing and administering construction contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, or similar commercial agreements preferred.

Benefits

• Salary range for this position is $75,000-$100,000 annually.
• Opportunity for a discretionary year-end bonus.
• 401k with a 40% employer match (up to federal limit.)
• In addition to significant career growth opportunities, full-time employees enjoy a competitive pay rate, paid holidays and PTO; Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, 401k plan and Employee Assistance Program.

Please find more information on our compensation package here.

https://ecpowerslife.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/EC-Benefit-Summary-Applicants.pdf

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