Contracts Administrator

Contract AdministratorCome join us at SLB New Energy & Industrial and be part of a global company driving energy innovation for a balanced planet.SLB New Energy & Industrial (NEI) is a division of SLB; our portfolio includes ventures in carbon capture and sequestration, geothermal power, energy storage, sustainable battery-grade lithium, hydrogen and Data center infrastructure solutions.Our Data Center infrastructure solutions business provides innovative and cost-effective solutions that enable building faster, smarter and more resilient data centers. Our modular infrastructure solutions scale AI and cloud computing capacity while minimizing capital risk and deployment delays. From design and supply chain to commissioning and operations, by standardizing components and relocating labor to controlled offsite environments, we help reduce costs, improve lead times, and lower construction risk while ensuring quality and global repeatability.SLB is seeking a highly qualified and motivated Contract Administrator to maintain and administer client and subcontract agreements throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring compliance with contractual terms, accurate documentation, and proactive management of commercial matters. The Contract Administrator maintains close coordination with site teams and subcontractors to ensure that progress, variations, and communications are properly documented and aligned with project requirements. This role acts as the primary interface for all subcontract-related correspondence, supporting the Project Contract Manager in maintaining consistency between client and subcontract obligations. The role supports projects delivered under a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) or cost-reimbursable model and ensures subcontract obligations, costs, and risk allocations are properly flowed down and aligned with the client contract. The role is execution-focused and supports commercial risk management through disciplined subcontract administration, cost control, and alignment with the prime contract.This position requires presence in the construction sites; candidates are to be open to domestic relocation based on project schedules & locations. Qualified candidates anywhere in the US will be considered. Relocation assistance is available.Roles and Responsibilities:Support preparation and negotiation of subcontract flow-down provisions from the client contract, ensuring alignment with GMP, change, notice, risk allocation, and schedule relief requirements, under the direction of the Project Contract Manager.Review subcontract agreements and key terms, ensuring site and functional teams understand relevant obligationsSupport administration of subcontracts under GMP or cost-reimbursable delivery structures, including monitoring reimbursable costs, disallowed costs, allowances, and provisional sumsPrepare and issue subcontract correspondence including instructions, notices, and change documentationTrack and maintain subcontract registers for correspondence, variations, and commercial mattersVerify subcontractor progress reports and claims for accuracy before submission to project controls and managementLead evaluation and negotiation of subcontract variations, extensions, and close-out documentationCoordinate substantiation of subcontract costs and documentation required for open-book reviews, audits, and client cost validations.Coordinate with supply chain, construction, and cost control to ensure contractual compliance and proper documentation flowAdminister subcontract change orders and variation requests in strict compliance with notice, pricing, and approval requirements to preserve back-to-back entitlement with the client contract.Support evaluation of subcontractor extension-of-time requests and cost impacts, ensuring consistency with upstream contractual positions.Administer subcontractor payment applications, including validation of progress, backup documentation, lien waivers, and contractual compliance prior to certification.Coordinate with project controls to ensure subcontract costs are accurately recorded, forecasted, and aligned with approved budgets.Qualifications And Experience:Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, Law, or Business Administration.7–10 years of experience in subcontract administration or commercial coordination for large-scale construction or industrial projectsExperience administering construction subcontracts under industry-standard forms such as AIA, ConsensusDocs, or bespoke data-center client amendments.Experience supporting subcontract administration on GMP or cost-reimbursable projects with multiple work packages.Familiarity with hyperscale data-center or mission-critical project environments preferred.Solid understanding of subcontract terms, change management, and commercial administrationProven experience managing multiple subcontractors concurrently within active project environmentsStrong documentation and communication skills with attention to accuracy and traceabilityExposure to Data Center or mission-critical facility projects preferredExcellent communication skills both written and verbal.Certification or training in Contract Administration or Commercial Management is preferredExperience with subcontract management modules in ERP or project control systems is preferredCandidates must be able to legally work and reside in the US, without sponsorship.