Senior Contracts Administrator - Construction & Compliance

Knightconst; Deer Park (OH); On-site; USD 55,104 - 82,656; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top of market benefits

Job summary

Knight Const. & Supply, Inc. seeks a Senior Contract Administrator to manage contract administration from bid through closeout, coordinating closely with the Bid Team, Project Management, Operations and Accounting at our Deer Park headquarters.

The role requires FAR/DFARS knowledge, five years’ experience, and a strong eye for detail. We offer a top-tier benefits package and the stability of a family‑owned company.

Qualifications

• Five years’ experience as a Contract Administrator in a construction environment.
• Minimum AA degree required; Contract Administrator certification from a recognized construction management or business program preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, Bluebeam and construction software.
• Highly organized, efficient, and detail oriented.
• Positive and reliable team player.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of proposals and review of all bid packages (Large Contracts in particular) for accuracy and completeness prior to delivery to solicitors
• Assist with the review and negotiation of contractual details while maintaining compliance, including specifications, price, delivery date and contractual provisions
• Comprehensive review of awarded contracts and contract modifications for terms requiring management attention
• Disseminate, coordinate, clarify, consolidate, and track all contract actions from inception to completion
• Interpret contract terms and communicate to Project Managers, Human Resources, IT and Accounting; provide document review and assistance to multi‑company Project Managers in quote preparation for contract changes
• Assist Project Managers in assembly and completion of all contract documents
• Review of all consultant and contractor pay applications
• Manage the administration of bid bonds
• Maintain positive relationships with Company insurance broker and surety
• Administration of business insurance policies (property, liability, etc.)
• Subcontractor pre‑qualification, preparation of subcontracts, and manage flowdowns and compliance
• Participate in operations, administrative, safety and project meetings
• Review and disseminate project wage requirements
• Manage and Market the Small Business and Minority/Diverse Business Program (Light travel for Networking & Industry events)
• Acts as a liaison between Management, Estimating, Project Management, Accounting and Human Resources for all matters pertaining to contract administration and compliance
• Develop and maintain professional working relationships with existing clients
• Provide follow‑up with vendors and clients to ensure approval and return of all project documentation
• Manage City, County, State and Professional Licensing for multiple states
• Public Relations, Safety Committee Representative and Membership Coordinator
• Monitor legislative updates and changes
• Supervise Administrative Assistants in the day‑to‑day operations
• Work within and promote corporate vision, mission, and values of the organization
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication

Time management

Team player

Detail orientation

Safety compliance

Education

Associate degree

Contract Administrator certification

Tools

Excel

Word

Bluebeam

Construction software

Job description

Knight Const. & Supply, Inc. seeks a Senior Contract Administrator to manage contract administration from bid through closeout, coordinating closely with the Bid Team, Project Management, Operations and Accounting at our Deer Park headquarters.

The role requires FAR/DFARS knowledge, five years’ experience, and a strong eye for detail. We offer a top-tier benefits package and the stability of a family‑owned company.