Senior Contracts Lead: Growth, Collaboration & Travel

Baker Construction; Hallam (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great pay

Excellent benefits

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Baker Construction is seeking a Senior Contracts Administrator to support the Contracts Manager and Project Leadership by creating, reviewing, and finalizing contract documents and managing procurement. You will verify subcontractor activity and maintain essential purchasing records.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree with 8 years of related experience or equivalent, strong communication skills, and proficiency in MS Office and document-management software. Excellent benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 8 years' related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proficiency with computers and Microsoft software programs such as Blue Beam, Adobe, Word, Excel, Outlook, Box, Document Management Systems; other related business software is beneficial
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written
• Must possess strong customer service skills

Responsibilities

• Prepares, reviews, and maintains purchasing and contract documentation, including requisitions, purchasing agreements, purchase orders, invoices, and supporting records
• Tracks purchasing and subcontract requirements from initial requests through resolution, keeping logs and document management systems accurate and current
• Coordinates with Purchasing, Contracts, Operations, project personnel, and other departments to obtain required information, approvals, and documentation
• Communicates with vendors and subcontractors about document status, purchasing requirements, commitments, and discrepancies
• Reviews purchasing and invoice records for completeness and consistency with applicable agreements, purchase orders, and supporting documentation
• Investigates documentation, procurements, and payment discrepancies; coordinate solutions within established authority and escalating unresolved or approval-dependent matters
• Prepares reports and maintains records that support purchasing decisions, contract administration, and payment processing
• Maintains professional working relationships with internal teams, vendors, and subcontractors

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Legal document reading

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree + 8 years experience

Tools

Blue Beam

Adobe

Word

Excel

Outlook

Box

Document Management Systems

Job description

Baker Construction is seeking a Senior Contracts Administrator to support the Contracts Manager and Project Leadership by creating, reviewing, and finalizing contract documents and managing procurement. You will verify subcontractor activity and maintain essential purchasing records.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree with 8 years of related experience or equivalent, strong communication skills, and proficiency in MS Office and document-management software. Excellent benefits offered.