Contracts Administrator #0405MM

Keller Executive Search; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Life and long-term disability ins.

Flexible spending accounts

Professional membership reimbursement

Profit sharing eligibility

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Keller Executive Search is seeking a Contracts Administrator to coordinate client and consultant agreements and maintain accurate contract records. The role supports risk management and ensures contractual requirements are met across engagements.

Ideal candidates have a 3+ year track record in contract administration, familiarity with AIA documents, and experience in professional services. Salary ranges and benefits accompany the position.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of contract administration or commercial coordination experience.
• Experience with architecture/engineering/construction or professional services preferred.
• Familiarity with professional services agreements and consultant contracts.

Responsibilities

• Review contracts for commercial terms, insurance requirements, and administrative completeness.
• Coordinate client agreements, consultant contracts, amendments, and renewals.
• Maintain contract files, approval records, templates, and tracking systems.
• Monitor execution status, expiration dates, and outstanding documentation.
• Coordinate certificates of insurance and other contractual requirements.
• Support project teams with contract interpretation and procedural questions.
• Identify unusual terms and elevate potential risks for appropriate review.
• Assist with audits, compliance reporting, and process improvements.
• Coordinate with finance regarding fees, payment terms, and approved scope changes.

Skills

Contract administration

AIA contracts

Risk management

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Our client, a multidisciplinary private architecture firm, is seeking a Contracts Administrator to coordinate client and consultant agreements. This position will help maintain accurate contract records, support risk management, and ensure commercial requirements are addressed throughout each engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Review contracts for commercial terms, insurance requirements, and administrative completeness.
• Coordinate client agreements, consultant contracts, amendments, and renewals.
• Maintain contract files, approval records, templates, and tracking systems.
• Monitor execution status, expiration dates, and outstanding documentation.
• Coordinate certificates of insurance and other contractual requirements.
• Support project teams with contract interpretation and procedural questions.
• Identify unusual terms and elevate potential risks for appropriate review.
• Assist with audits, compliance reporting, and process improvements.
• Coordinate with finance regarding fees, payment terms, and approved scope changes.

Bachelor’s degree in business, legal studies, construction management, or a related field.

3+ years of contract administration or commercial coordination experience.

Experience within architecture, engineering, construction, or professional services preferred.

Familiarity with professional services agreements and consultant contracts.

Experience with AIA contract documents preferred.

Strong document review, recordkeeping, and deadline management skills.

Ability to handle sensitive commercial information with discretion.

Annual salary of $62,000 to $76,000.

Eligibility for annual company profit sharing.

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

401(k) plan with up to 3% employer matching.

18 days of paid time off plus 8 paid holidays.

Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance.

Flexible spending accounts.

Continuing education and professional membership reimbursement.

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