Contract Administrator III

Contract Administrator IIIWe are seeking an experienced Contract Administrator III to support procurement and contract administration activities for complex engineering and construction projects. This position is responsible for managing the full contract lifecycle for high-value, high-risk contracts supporting electric generation, transmission, distribution, and natural gas infrastructure projects.The ideal candidate will have 3–5+ years of experience in contracts and procurement within the construction and engineering industry, with strong negotiation skills and the ability to work independently while partnering with project management, legal, risk management, and engineering teams.Key ResponsibilitiesManage the full lifecycle of engineering, construction, and engineered equipment contractsDevelop procurement strategies and contracting plans for capital and maintenance projectsReview technical specifications and scopes of work for contractual completenessAdvise project teams on contractual risk and procurement best practicesPrepare bid packages, contract documents, commercial terms, and general conditionsCoordinate commercial evaluations alongside technical evaluationsLead contract negotiations with suppliers and contractorsPrepare contract award recommendations and execute final agreementsAdminister contracts throughout project execution, including: Change ordersClaims and dispute resolutionInvoice reviewContract complianceContract closeoutPartner with Legal and Risk Management on contract issuesEvaluate contractor qualifications and commercial capabilitiesEnsure procurement activities comply with applicable laws, regulations, and company policiesBuild and maintain supplier relationships, including Supplier Diversity initiativesParticipate in continuous improvement initiatives for procurement processesProvide guidance and training to internal stakeholders on procurement policies and proceduresRequired QualificationsBachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field6+ years of experience in one or more of the following: Contract AdministrationProcurementConstruction ContractsEngineering ContractsProject EngineeringProject ManagementQuantity SurveyingExperience negotiating and administering high-value engineering or construction contractsStrong understanding of contractual risk managementExcellent negotiation and communication skillsAdvanced Microsoft Office proficiencyAbility to work independently with minimal supervisionPreferred QualificationsERP or SAP experienceContract Lifecycle Management (CLM) system experienceExperience with SMART by GEP is highly preferredUtility or energy industry experienceKnowledge of procurement regulations and compliance requirementsPreferred BackgroundThis role is an excellent fit for candidates with experience such as:Contract Administrator IIISenior Contract AdministratorConstruction Contract AdministratorProcurement Specialist (Construction)Strategic Sourcing SpecialistContracts & Procurement SpecialistCapital Projects Procurement SpecialistEngineering Procurement SpecialistSupply Chain Contract SpecialistCommercial Contracts Manager (Individual Contributor)