Senior Contracts Administrator — Capital Projects & Procurement

Accenture; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture is seeking a senior contract administrator to shape delivery on large capital programs. You’ll lead contract procurement, manage lifecycle, and ensure compliance across cost, schedule and risk with clients and suppliers.

Onsite at client sites in the US, you’ll coordinate with finance, procurement and project teams to validate payments, variations, and governance, while driving strong commercial outcomes and responsible contract administration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Law, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in contract administration or management within large capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Support contracting strategies, delivery methods, and commercial frameworks aligned with project objectives.
• Lead and support contract procurement activities including pre-qualification, tendering, pricing evaluations and negotiations.
• Administer contracts throughout the lifecycle, ensuring obligations and performance are met.
• Manage contract communications, payments, change requests, and commercial meetings with contractors and suppliers.
• Maintain contract records, document control, and project procedures governing payments and variations.
• Monitor performance across cost, schedule, risk, quality, ESG, and compliance; support audits and reviews.
• Collaborate with finance, procurement, project controls, and teams to validate payments and insurance requirements.
• Manage contract change processes and governance approvals; support dispute avoidance and resolution.
• Prepare administration reports and support closeout activities; ensure final documentation is retained.

Skills

Contract administration

Contract procurement

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Law, or related field

Tools

CLM systems

SAP

Autodesk Forma

Job description

Accenture is seeking a senior contract administrator to shape delivery on large capital programs. You’ll lead contract procurement, manage lifecycle, and ensure compliance across cost, schedule and risk with clients and suppliers.

Onsite at client sites in the US, you’ll coordinate with finance, procurement and project teams to validate payments, variations, and governance, while driving strong commercial outcomes and responsible contract administration.