Contracts Administrator

Contracts Administrator (Construction)A top commercial construction company has an exciting opening for a Contracts Administrator in South Austin. This position is with the top commercial construction company in their field that offers incredible career growth, a wonderful culture & decades of expertise in their field. This individual will support the Legal and Contracts team with coordinating, vendor management, assisting with bids, scheduling and billing for high end commercial projects.DutiesManagement and coordination of all downstream Service & Construction Subcontracts, Work Authorizations, and Purchase orders, including associated exhibits, and amendments (Subcontract documents) to ensure timely flow through document execution via DocuSign.General oversight and coordination with Legal / Risk Management (LRM) of upstream customer contracts, including initial reviews, incorporating previous redlines, and drafting summaries to ensure timely flow through contract execution with project management teams.Maintain upstream contract tracker and coordinate status updates with LRM.Work closely with LRM regarding contract requirements.Assist accounting in completing ASC 606 Forms.Assist legal in drafting and filing of lien and bond claim notices.Comfortable operating in a team – oriented, collaborative work environment.Work cross functionally with internal teams, including Accounting, Project Management, Risk Management, and Legal regarding Contract/Subcontract/Purchase Order management.Produce and publish reports as required.Perform special projects and other assignments as requested related to contract administration.Preferred Qualifications:Associates degree or higher preferred (related to contracts)2 to 10 years of experience in a support role with construction industry experienceAdvanced MS Word and MS ExcelExperience with SharepointSolid understanding of construction contract terminology and conceptsAttention to detail and ability to identify errors and inconsistenciesStrong verbal and written skills, and ability to convey complex information in a way that others can readily followAbility to communicate effectively both internally and externallyAbility to prioritize multiple projects, strong multi-tasking and organizational skillsCritical reasoning, good work ethics and flexibilityProactive and self-motivated with ability to take direction