Senior Contracts Administrator

Brunel; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Brunel is seeking a Senior Contracts Administrator to support the delivery of large-scale EPC construction projects in Houston, TX or San Diego, CA. You will administer high-value contracts, ensure compliance, manage changes, and coordinate with project teams, legal counsel, procurement, and external contractors to protect project interests.

Responsibilities include maintaining contract documents, tracking deliverables, supporting dispute resolution, and driving contract governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Construction Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, Legal Studies, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of contract administration experience in a fast-paced corporate or project environment.
• Experience supporting large construction, infrastructure, industrial, energy, renewable energy, EPC, or capital project programs preferred.
• Strong understanding of commercial contracts, construction agreements, service agreements, and change order processes.

Responsibilities

• Administer complex construction, EPC, procurement, and service agreements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor contract compliance and identify potential contractual risks, issues, and obligations.
• Track and administer change orders, amendments, variations, and contractual modifications.
• Coordinate with project teams to evaluate the commercial and contractual impacts of proposed changes.

Skills

Contract administration

Change management

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder management

Documentation

Risk management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree (related field)

Job description

Senior Contracts Administrator (EPC Construction)

Location; Houston, TX or San Diego, CA

Employment Type: Initial 12-months contract

Reports To: Contracts Management

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Contracts Administrator to support the successful delivery of large-scale Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) projects. This role serves as a key point of contact for contract administration, contract compliance, and contract risk management throughout the project lifecycle.

The successful candidate will be responsible for administering high-value construction and infrastructure contracts, ensuring contractual compliance, minimizing commercial risk, managing contract deliverables, and supporting change management processes. Working closely with project teams, commercial management, legal counsel, procurement, project controls, and external contractors, this position plays a critical role in protecting project interests and maintaining strong contractual governance.

This is an excellent opportunity for a contract's professional with strong construction, energy, infrastructure, industrial, or EPC project experience.

Key Responsibilities

Contract Administration & Compliance

• Administer complex construction, EPC, procurement, and service agreements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor contract compliance and identify potential contractual risks, issues, and obligations.
• Review contract provisions and escalates commercial or legal concerns to appropriate stakeholders.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of contract management procedures and controls.
• Ensure contractual requirements are understood and adhered to by internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist in maintaining contract registers, records, and documentation systems.

Change Management

• Track and administer change orders, amendments, variations, and contractual modifications.
• Maintain detailed change order logs and associated supporting documentation.
• Coordinate with project teams to evaluate the commercial and contractual impacts of proposed changes.
• Support negotiations and documentation of change requests and contract amendments.
• Assist in minimizing contract disputes, claims, delays, and commercial exposure.
• Monitor project activities against contractual commitments and baseline schedules.
• Identify potential risks and support the development of mitigation strategies.
• Create and maintain contract case files, correspondence logs, and issue-tracking records.
• Support dispute resolution efforts through accurate documentation and contract analysis.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as a liaison between project management, procurement, legal, finance, project controls, and external contractors.
• Facilitate meetings related to contractual performance, compliance, and issue resolution.
• Coordinate the review and response of contractual correspondence.
• Escalate critical contractual and commercial matters to Contract Managers and Commercial Leads as appropriate.

Documentation & Reporting

• Draft contractual notices, formal correspondence, meeting minutes, and administrative documentation.
• Prepare and maintain contracting plans and contract administration reports.
• Track contractor deliverables and ensure timely completion of contractual obligations.
• Support document production requests, audits, investigations, and records management activities.
• Monitor project burn rates and collaborate with project controls and accounts payable teams to ensure alignment with project objectives.

Process Improvement

• Support the development and implementation of contract management best practices.
• Contribute to the enhancement of contract administration tools, workflows, and systems.
• Assist in maintaining contract management databases and reporting platforms.
• Participate in special projects and continuous improvement initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Construction Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, Legal Studies, Finance, or a related field.
• Equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• Minimum of 7 years of contract administration experience in a fast-paced corporate or project environment.
• Experience supporting large construction, infrastructure, industrial, energy, renewable energy, EPC, or capital project programs preferred.
• Strong understanding of commercial contracts, construction agreements, service agreements, and change order processes.
• Experience managing high-value and high-risk contracts throughout project execution.
• Familiarity with contractual risk allocation, compliance monitoring, and claims avoidance practices.

Contract & Commercial Skills

• Strong ability to read, interpret, and administer complex commercial agreements.
• Understanding of contract lifecycle management and contract governance.
• Knowledge of construction project delivery methodologies and commercial controls.
• Ability to identify contractual risks and recommend practical solutions.

Organizational Skills

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and document management capabilities.
• Ability to prioritize competing demands and manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Excellent time-management skills and ability to meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.

Communication Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with executives, project teams, contractors, consultants, and legal personnel.
• Skilled at facilitating meetings and coordinating cross-functional stakeholders.

Personal Attributes

• Self-starter with the ability to work independently.
• Proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking abilities.
• Adaptable and capable of working in a fast-paced project environment.
• Collaborative team player with a customer-service approach.