Senior Contract Administrator

STV is seeking an experienced Senior Contract Administrator III to join our PMCM team in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin. This full-time, on-site role is responsible for overseeing prime contract and subcontract administration, project setup, project accounting support, and contract compliance throughout the project lifecycle. The Senior Contract Administrator serves as a key resource to project teams and stakeholders, providing guidance on complex contractual matters, ensuring alignment with contractual and financial requirements, and supporting successful project execution and closeout. This position requires strong technical expertise, sound judgment, analytical problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced project environment. Responsibilities Contract Administration Oversee the administration of prime contracts and subcontracts across assigned projects. Ensure subcontract agreements are properly executed and maintained for all subconsultants. Serve as the primary resource for contract-related questions and compliance matters throughout the project lifecycle. Project Setup & Financial Oversight Review and establish new projects, ensuring alignment with contractual terms, billing requirements, and internal procedures. Monitor project budget changes against contract documentation and coordinate resolution of discrepancies with project and accounting teams. Support project accounting activities by ensuring contractual and financial requirements are accurately maintained. Project Support & Closeout Partner with project teams and stakeholders to address complex contract issues and provide practical solutions. Identify projects that are eligible for closeout and facilitate the timely, accurate completion of closeout activities. Leadership & Problem Solving Apply advanced contract administration expertise and sound judgment to resolve complex contractual and operational challenges. Determine appropriate methods and procedures for new assignments while working independently on high-level responsibilities. Provide guidance, mentoring, and support to junior contract administration staff and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree preferred (relevant field preference above others) Minimum of 10 years of experience relevant to the position description Extensive contract administration experience, preferably within PM/CM, engineering, construction, or professional services environments. Strong knowledge of contract terms, project accounting, budgeting, and billing requirements. Proven ability to analyze complex contractual and financial information and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels. Compensation Range: $99,431.03 - $113,635.46 STV offers the following benefits • Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) • Disability insurance • Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment • 401(k) Plan • Retirement Counseling • Employee Assistance Program • Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days) • Paid Holidays (9 days) • Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) • Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) • Continuing Education Program • Professional Licensure and Society Memberships STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications. Not sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you to apply if STV’s work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow. STV is one of the top infrastructure-focused professional services firms in North America. Founded in 1912, STV advises, plans, designs, engineers and delivers the infrastructure that powers local economies, including transportation systems, buildings, water and other facilities. Headquartered in New York City, the company has more than 65 offices and 3,300 employees who reimagine the solutions and structures that connect our communities. The firm is ranked 32nd in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms survey and is 11th in its transportation category. STV is deeply committed to investing in its people and creating a world-class employee experience. We are passionate about mentoring, coaching and cultivating our talent because we know they are destined to become the next generation of industry leaders. We’re also committed to delivering formative career experiences – and we do that by providing challenging and unique work experiences, by mapping multiple ways to advance (beyond the traditional career ladder!) and by recognizing those who successfully chart new and exciting paths for the firm. We value a wide range of perspectives and experiences, without regard to any factor or characteristic, regardless of whether it is a category protected by federal, state and/or local law, making them an integral part of how we work. Our approach ensures that every individual is respected, heard, and given opportunities to contribute meaningfully. We remove barriers and create pathways for growth, embedding fairness into our daily operations. Learn more at stvinc.com. STV exists to make communities better through innovative solutions that connect people, places and the present to the future. Our local teams throughout the country deeply understand the needs of their communities and have the expertise to provide solutions. We are also committed to giving back to our communities and our neighbors through volunteering and philanthropic activities; fundraising events; scholarships, internships, and mentoring; and sustainability and community improvement projects. Learn more. 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