Strategic Contract Administrator - Remote/Hybrid

Ring & DuChateau Consulting Engineers; Michigantown (IN); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ring & DuChateau Consulting Engineers seeks a detail‑oriented Contract Administrator to manage the full contract lifecycle for a range of procurement and vendor agreements. You will draft, review, and administer contracts, coordinate negotiations, and ensure compliance across legal, procurement, and finance teams.

The role is a full‑time contract position with remote or hybrid work options. Candidates with 3+ years of contract management and relevant certifications are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in contract administration or procurement.
• Strong understanding of contract lifecycle and compliance.
• Experience with vendor agreements and statements of work.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and administer contracts and related documentation.
• Coordinate contract lifecycle from initial request and negotiation through execution, renewal, modification, and closeout.
• Review contract terms, pricing, milestones, and performance requirements for accuracy and completeness.
• Collaborate with legal, procurement, finance, and internal stakeholders to resolve contractual issues and requirements.
• Support contract negotiations with vendors, suppliers, clients, and service providers.
• Monitor contract obligations, renewal dates, deliverables, deadlines, and compliance requirements.
• Maintain accurate and organized contract records, documentation, correspondence, and approval information.
• Identify contractual risks, inconsistencies, and potential compliance issues and elevate them appropriately.
• Prepare contract summaries, reports, status updates, and management documentation.
• Track contract performance, spending, changes, and commitments against requirements.
• Assist with RFPs, bids, and procurement-related contracts.
• Coordinate contract approvals and ensure signatures and documentation are obtained.
• Support contract modifications, extensions, renewals, and termination activities.
• Communicate contract requirements and obligations to internal teams and external parties.
• Ensure contracts are processed in accordance with policies and regulations.
• Identify opportunities to improve contract administration processes and workflows.
• Provide support during audits and compliance reviews.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation skills

Analytical thinking

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, law, or related field

Tools

Contract management system

ERP systems

Job description

Ring & DuChateau Consulting Engineers seeks a detail‑oriented Contract Administrator to manage the full contract lifecycle for a range of procurement and vendor agreements. You will draft, review, and administer contracts, coordinate negotiations, and ensure compliance across legal, procurement, and finance teams.

The role is a full‑time contract position with remote or hybrid work options. Candidates with 3+ years of contract management and relevant certifications are encouraged to apply.