Senior Contracts Administrator - Construction & Procurement

Currie & Brown; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation opportunities

Mentorship program

Professional development

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Currie & Brown is seeking a high‑performing Contracts Administrator (Manager) in South Bend, Indiana to oversee end‑to‑end contract management for complex construction projects. The role requires strong commercial judgment, disciplined change control, and the ability to operate confidently in a fast‑paced environment.

The successful candidate will bring 5+ years in procurement and contract administration, experience with RFPs/RFIs, and the ability to build supplier relationships across

Qualifications

• Five plus years of experience in procurement and contract administration across a variety of projects.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Business, Supply Chain or related technical field is required.
• Strong understanding of contract requirements and RFP/RFI preparation.
• Ability to build and sustain cross-functional supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Contract Strategy Documents with PM support.
• Review and assist with Single Source Justification and Scope of Work documents.
• Coordinate project-specific insurance requirements.
• Establish negotiation plans and participate in negotiations.
• Manage the RFP process, including evaluations and pre-bid meetings.
• Process change orders, RFIs and submittals.
• Help implement new contract process controls.
• Regularly communicate procurement matters with the home office.
• Produce accurate reports for project teams and clients.
• Develop an advanced understanding of construction contracts.
• Conduct price analysis and identify competitive benchmarks.

Skills

Procurement

Contract administration

Negotiations

RFPs/RFIs

Supplier relationships

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Currie & Brown is seeking a high‑performing Contracts Administrator (Manager) in South Bend, Indiana to oversee end‑to‑end contract management for complex construction projects. The role requires strong commercial judgment, disciplined change control, and the ability to operate confidently in a fast‑paced environment.

The successful candidate will bring 5+ years in procurement and contract administration, experience with RFPs/RFIs, and the ability to build supplier relationships across