Hybrid/Remote Construction Contracts Administrator

The Pennsylvania State University; State College (Centre County); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a Construction Contracts Administrator to lead the comprehensive administration, procurement, and compliance oversight of construction contracts for capital projects. The role liaises with project managers, contractors, legal counsel, procurement, and regulatory agencies to ensure compliance, risk mitigation, and efficient project delivery.

The position supports a flexible work arrangement combining remote and on-campus work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 1+ years of relevant experience or equivalent
• Experience with construction contracts and procurement processes is preferred
• Ability to coordinate with legal, procurement, finance, and EHS teams

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, evaluate, and administer construction-related contracts and design-related agreements, solicitation packages, amendments, change orders, pay-applications, and other procurement documents for capital construction and facilities projects.
• Coordinate and manage public and private solicitation processes, including IFB, RFP, RFQ, interviews of firms, and related procurement activities.
• Conduct public and private bid openings; review bids for responsiveness, responsibility, completeness, and compliance with solicitation requirements.
• Prepare bid tabulations, procurement summaries, recommendation documents, and supporting materials for approvals and award decisions.
• Facilitate contract execution processes and ensure all required institutional approvals, insurance certificates, bonds, licenses, and supporting documentation are obtained prior to contract award and project commencement.

Skills

Contract management

Procurement

Regulatory compliance

Contract negotiation

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a Construction Contracts Administrator to lead the comprehensive administration, procurement, and compliance oversight of construction contracts for capital projects. The role liaises with project managers, contractors, legal counsel, procurement, and regulatory agencies to ensure compliance, risk mitigation, and efficient project delivery.

The position supports a flexible work arrangement combining remote and on-campus work.