Strategic Contracts & Operations Administrator

CATAWBA VALLEY ENGINEERING AND TEST; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Catawba Valley Engineering and Testing, P.C. (CVET) in Hickory, NC seeks a full-time administrative professional to support contract administration, licensing/compliance, QA/QC, safety program administration, and marketing.

The role reports to the president and VP and serves as a resource to clients and internal teams. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities while producing accurate, time-sensitive work.

Qualifications

• This position requires excellent written and verbal communication, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required; experience with Adobe Acrobat and Bluebeam Revu is required.
• Experience in engineering, architecture, construction, or professional services is preferred.
• Certified Paralegal status is preferred; Notary Public status is preferred or willing to obtain NC Notary.

Responsibilities

• Review client and subconsultant agreements, identify revisions, prepare markups, and coordinate with clients and attorney for contract execution.
• Maintain corporate records, governance documents, and licensing compliance.
• Prepare and submit licensing applications and renewals; ensure ongoing compliance.
• Maintain brand consistency across marketing materials, staff resumes, and company documents.
• Prepare SOQs, RFPs, summaries, presentations, and other marketing materials.
• Administer QA/QC and safety programs, and coordinate prequalification and compliance docs.
• Serve as liaison with attorney regarding contracts and collections.
• Organize and archive electronic files with clear records management.
• Produce accurate, professional, time-sensitive documents; provide support to management.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Time management

Education

Certified Paralegal

Notary Public (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat

Bluebeam Revu

Job description

Catawba Valley Engineering and Testing, P.C. (CVET) in Hickory, NC seeks a full-time administrative professional to support contract administration, licensing/compliance, QA/QC, safety program administration, and marketing.

The role reports to the president and VP and serves as a resource to clients and internal teams. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities while producing accurate, time-sensitive work.