Contract Administration

About the Role

The Contract Administrator supports the administration and management of construction contracts across the project lifecycle. The role ensures contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders and related documents are executed, tracked, and maintained according to company policies and project needs, while collaborating with project managers, legal, accounting and operations to mitigate risk and enable successful delivery. • Prepare, review, and administer owner contracts, subcontracts, and purchase orders. • Execute, distribute, and store contracts per company procedures. • Track compliance requirements such as insurance, bonding, and licensing. • Maintain logs for contracts, change orders, amendments, and correspondence. • Support change management, including change orders, claims, and dispute resolution. • Onboard subcontractors by executing contracts and collecting required documents. • Coordinate with project teams to ensure understanding and adherence to contract terms. • Assist with billing, closeout, audits, legal inquiries, and documentation reviews.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸contract management
• ▸subcontract administration
• ▸change orders
• ▸compliance tracking
• ▸billing support
• ▸document control

What You Bring

The position is primarily office‑based but may require frequent site visits, with travel ranging from 80‑100 % of the time. The employee must meet tight deadlines in a fast‑paced, project‑driven environment and be prepared to handle occasional physical presence on job sites. • Hold an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience). • Possess 2–5 years of construction administration, contracts, or project support experience. • Demonstrate working knowledge of construction contracts, AIA/ConsensusDocs forms, and contract language. • Exhibit strong attention to detail, document‑management, and written/verbal communication skills. • Proficient in Microsoft Office and document management systems; familiarity with lien laws, insurance, and bonding preferred. • Ability to travel 80‑100 % of the time and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.

Requirements

• ▸construction degree
• ▸2-5 years
• ▸contract knowledge
• ▸document management
• ▸microsoft office
• ▸frequent travel

Benefits

Upchurch offers a competitive salary, health, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, and supports professional development and certification assistance. The company is committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibits discrimination or harassment based on protected characteristics. • Competitive salary, health/dental/vision insurance, PTO, holiday pay, and professional development assistance.

Work Environment

Office Full-Time