Hybrid Contract Administrator — EPC & JV Projects

Sargent & Lundy; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

401(k)

Paid time off

Flexible work

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy, a global leader in power and energy consulting, seeks a Contract Administrator for hybrid work in downtown Chicago. The role involves managing JV agreements, EPC contracts, and subcontracts, working with internal legal teams and external partners.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years in contract administration with construction project experience, plus strong communication and organizational skills. Hybrid schedule with office and remote days is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• 7+ years of experience in contract administration, subcontract administration, or contract management.
• Experience supporting construction projects.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work with project teams, procurement personnel, legal counsel, and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Support administration and management of joint venture agreements, EPC contracts, and subcontracts on a day-to-day basis.
• Coordinate notices to subcontractors, suppliers, and clients with internal legal and project teams.
• Maintain familiarity with contract terms, notices, and project developments to provide effective contract administration support.
• Identify delays, potential delays, disruption events, and cost impacts arising from JV partners, owner, subcontractor or supplier actions.
• Support change orders to the client due to subcontractor or supplier actions, delays, or scope changes.
• Assist in preparing, coordinating, and managing contractual notices and related documentation.
• Assist in responding to and coordinating RFIs from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Keep procurement and legal groups informed of notices, claims, issues, and communications.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to protect contractual and commercial interests.
• Maintain organized records of contract correspondence, notices, RFIs, and other documentation.

Skills

Contract administration

Subcontract administration

Notice requirements

Change management

Delay identification

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Sargent & Lundy, a global leader in power and energy consulting, seeks a Contract Administrator for hybrid work in downtown Chicago. The role involves managing JV agreements, EPC contracts, and subcontracts, working with internal legal teams and external partners.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years in contract administration with construction project experience, plus strong communication and organizational skills. Hybrid schedule with office and remote days is offered.