Senior Contract Administrator

A.L. Merryman; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A.L. Merryman is seeking a Contracts Administrator in Phoenix to own commercial agreements, subcontracts, NDAs, and vendor contracts from draft to close-out.

You will partner across Operations, Project Management, Procurement, Finance, Risk, and Legal, ensuring accuracy and timely execution. Ideal candidates bring 3–7 years of contract experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to spot issues early.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience in a related field.
• 3 to 7 years in contract administration, procurement, or legal operations.
• Experience reviewing commercial agreements and contract documentation.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with deadline focus.
• Clear, confident communication with stakeholders across departments.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, revise, and administer commercial agreements, subcontracts, NDAs, POs, and vendor contracts.
• Maintain contract files, amendments, renewals, and correspondence across the contract lifecycle.
• Track milestones, expirations, insurance requirements, and compliance obligations.
• Review agreements for completeness and company standard compliance.
• Identify risks and suggest practical language revisions; escalate high-risk matters.
• Collaborate with Operations, Project Management, Procurement, Finance, Risk, and Legal to move contracts on schedule.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication with stakeholders

Project prioritization

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

CMiC

Oracle

SAP Ariba

DocuSign CLM

Agiloft

CobbleStone

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Phoenix, AZ (On Site) Department: Preconstruction

Contracts Administrator

Phoenix, AZ (On-Site) | Preconstruction

Our client builds some of the most demanding projects in the industry, including semiconductor fabrication facilities and mission-critical data centers. These projects run on precision, and that starts with the agreements behind them. As our Contracts Administrator, you'll own the commercial agreements, subcontracts, NDAs, and vendor contracts that keep those projects moving, from the first draft through execution and close-out.

This role suits someone who likes solving problems, working across departments, and taking real ownership of their work. You'll make independent decisions within your area while learning directly from experienced leaders in legal, finance, operations, and project management. If you're looking to grow from contract administration into a broader strategic contracts career, this is a place built to get you there.

What You'll Do

Contract Administration

• Draft, review, revise, and administer commercial agreements, subcontracts, NDAs, purchase orders, and vendor contracts
• Maintain contract files, amendments, renewals, and correspondence across the full contract lifecycle
• Track milestones, expirations, insurance requirements, and compliance obligations
• Review agreements for completeness, consistency, and compliance with company standards
• Identify contractual risks or commercial concerns and recommend practical language revisions
• Escalate legal or higher-risk matters appropriately, with thoughtful recommendations attached

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Collaborate with Operations, Project Management, Procurement, Finance, Risk Management, and Legal to keep contracts moving on schedule
• Serve as a go-to resource internally on contract terms, processes, and documentation
• Build strong working relationships with both internal teams and external partners

Process Improvement

• Help build and maintain contract templates, playbooks, and standard operating procedures
• Recommend improvements that streamline contract workflows
• Keep records, approvals, and supporting documentation accurate and audit-ready

What You\'ll Need

• Bachelor\'s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Construction Management, Legal Studies, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• 3 to 7 years in contract administration, commercial contracts, procurement, subcontract administration, or legal operations
• Experience reviewing commercial agreements and contract documentation, and spotting issues before they become problems
• Strong organizational and analytical skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Clear, confident communication with stakeholders across departments and seniority levels
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Nice to Have

• Experience in construction, engineering, manufacturing, mission-critical, or commercial real estate industries
• Familiarity with AIA documents, subcontract agreements, purchase orders, and vendor contracts
• Experience with ERP or Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) systems such as CMiC, Oracle, SAP Ariba, DocuSign CLM, Agiloft, or CobbleStone
• Working knowledge of contract negotiation principles and commercial risk management