Contract Administrator

General Summary This position is responsible for preparing and executing downstream agreements in accordance with project specifications, contractual requirements, and Granite requirements. The Contract Administrator supports project teams by helping ensure agreements, change orders, and insurance requirements are completed accurately, timely, and with appropriate documentation. This is a risk‑related role focused on helping protect Granite through clear agreement administration, proper document control, and compliance with applicable project and company requirements. This position offers a hybrid schedule of four (4) days per week in the Kennewick office and one (1) day remote after an initial training period. Responsibilities Prepare and execute downstream agreements to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant processing. Review project specifications, contractual requirements, and Granite requirements to confirm downstream agreements include required terms, documentation, and supporting information. Prepare and execute change orders and modifications in accordance with project and company requirements. Review and approve insurance documentation to confirm compliance with agreement and project requirements. Coordinate with internal stakeholders, including project teams, operations finance, risk, and management, to resolve agreement, insurance, or change order questions. Create and maintain accurate agreement files to ensure documentation is complete, organized, and readily available. Assist with identifying and communicating agreement or insurance-related risks to help protect Granite and support project compliance. Perform other duties as assigned or as needed based on business, project, or cross‑training needs. Education High School diploma or equivalent required Work Experience 1-3 years administrative/office experience 1 year accounting experience preferred Administrative, accounting, construction, project administration, contract administration, or related experience preferred. Experience with construction agreements, insurance documentation, change orders, or project documentation is a plus. Knowledge, skills, and abilities Ability to understand company operations, organizational procedures, and personnel. Must be proficient on spreadsheet and word processing applications, i.e. Word and Excel. Must demonstrate ethical and professional business practices. Must have effective verbal and written communications skills. Ability to work independently. Ability to work well under pressure. Ability to problem‑solve. Ability to handle multiple tasks and respond with a sense of urgency as required. Detail‑oriented and excellent organizational skills. JD Edwards World/One World. 10 key by touch. JWS Material Billings System (preferred). Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Additional Requirements/Skills Ability to abide by Granite's Code of Conduct on a daily basis. Team player. Our Benefits at a Glance Building tomorrow starts with you, and Granite knows that you can excel only if we support you in and out of the workplace. That is why we offer a broad benefits package that includes paid holidays, sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more. Salaried employees may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible employees and dependents. Employees can also opt into a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA). As part of our investment in your future outside of the workplace, Granite provides a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately. Benefits may vary for positions located outside of the continental United States. Base Salary Range $45,804.00 - $68,705.00 Pay may vary based upon relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors. About Granite Construction Incorporated Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite is a Drug‑Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr