Lead Construction Contract Administrator - DoD Projects

Jacobs; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs in Denver, CO is seeking a Construction Contract Administration Professional to lead contract administration and manage project risks on federal DoD and civilian contracts. The role combines office and field work with a hybrid model and requires collaboration with clients, designers, and contractors.

You will oversee document control, RFIs, submittals, change proposals, and ensure compliance with contract requirements across Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related discipline and 5+ years of construction contract administration experience; or 8+ years in lieu of a degree.
• Experience administering complex contracts for federal projects preferred.
• Professional certifications such as CDT, CCCA, CCM, CCQM, CQM-C, PMP, DBIA, PE, or RA are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction contract administration for multi-discipline projects from bid support through construction and closeout.
• Manage document control, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation.
• Identify and communicate contract, cost, schedule, and constructability risks and support mitigation.
• Coordinate with clients, design teams, contractors, and internal stakeholders; lead meetings and track decisions.

Skills

Contract administration

Construction management

Risk management

Client relations

Project coordination

Document control

RFIs & submittals

Change management

Communication

Field coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

CIS

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Jacobs in Denver, CO is seeking a Construction Contract Administration Professional to lead contract administration and manage project risks on federal DoD and civilian contracts. The role combines office and field work with a hybrid model and requires collaboration with clients, designers, and contractors.

You will oversee document control, RFIs, submittals, change proposals, and ensure compliance with contract requirements across Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build projects.