Contracts Administrator

LHH US; Town of Texas (WI); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH is partnering with a growing organization in Austin, TX to identify a Contracts Administrator who will manage customer contracts, support compliance initiatives, and collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout the contract lifecycle.

This role offers the opportunity to work closely with Sales, Operations, Finance, Legal, and leadership to reduce risk and ensure contractual obligations are effectively managed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of contract administration experience in the construction industry.
• Experience reviewing and administering commercial construction contracts and related documents.
• Strong understanding of indemnification, insurance, payment terms, warranties, liquidated damages and liability.
• Experience supporting bonding, certificates of insurance and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to manage contracts through execution, amendments, renewals, compliance tracking and closeout.
• Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Sales, Finance, PM and Legal.

Responsibilities

• Review and administer customer contracts, amendments, renewals, and related agreements.
• Identify key commercial, operational, insurance, and compliance requirements within contracts.
• Coordinate internal contract review and approval processes across departments.
• Track contract obligations, milestones, deliverables, and renewal deadlines.
• Support bonding, certificates of insurance, and regulatory compliance activities.
• Respond to contract inquiries and communicate requirements to stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate contract documentation and records.
• Partner with Sales, Operations, Finance, and Legal to improve contract management processes and minimize risk.

Skills

Contract administration

Construction industry

Contract review

Indemnification terms

Insurance requirements

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional teamwork

Lifecycle management

Education

Bachelor's degree (Business/Legal/Construction)

Tools

Contract management software

Document control platforms

Job description

Job Description

Contracts Administrator

Austin, TX (Hybrid)

LHH is partnering with a growing organization in Austin, TX to identify a Contracts Administrator who will play a critical role in managing customer contracts, supporting compliance initiatives, and partnering with cross-functional teams throughout the contract lifecycle.

This position offers the opportunity to work closely with Sales, Operations, Finance, Legal, and executive leadership while helping reduce business risk and ensure contractual obligations are effectively managed.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and administer customer contracts, amendments, renewals, and related agreements.
• Identify key commercial, operational, insurance, and compliance requirements within contracts.
• Coordinate internal contract review and approval processes across multiple departments.
• Track contract obligations, milestones, deliverables, and renewal deadlines.
• Support project bonding, certificates of insurance, claims, licensing, and regulatory compliance activities.
• Respond to contract-related inquiries and communicate contractual requirements to internal stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate contract documentation and records.
• Partner with Sales, Operations, Finance, and Legal teams to improve contract management processes and minimize risk.

Required Qualifications

Must-Have:

• 3+ years of contract administration experience within the construction industry.
• Experience reviewing and administering commercial construction contracts, subcontract agreements, and project-related documentation.
• Strong understanding of contractual terms including indemnification, insurance requirements, payment terms, warranties, liquidated damages, limitations of liability, and subcontract flow-down provisions.
• Experience supporting project bonding, certificates of insurance, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Ability to manage contracts throughout the full lifecycle, including execution, amendments, renewals, compliance tracking, and closeout.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally with Operations, Sales, Finance, Project Management, and Legal teams.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Legal Studies, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Experience with commercial playground, construction, manufacturing, engineering, or related project-based industries.
• Experience with contract management systems and document control platforms.

Pay Details

$35.00 to $45.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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