Senior Contract Administrator

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Conduct independent reviews, analyses, drafting, negotiation, and administration of commercial agreements, such as MSAs, EPC agreements, subcontract agreements, supplier agreements, consulting agreements, confidentiality agreements, and contracts specific to projects.

• Assess contractual terms and conditions to pinpoint commercial, financial, operational, and legal risks, and propose strategies for mitigation.

• Formulate negotiation strategies, contract modifications, and alternative language that align with the company's goals and risk appetite.

• Lead contract negotiations with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and service providers, operating within the scope of delegated authority.

• Interpret contractual provisions and provide guidance to stakeholders regarding their contractual rights, obligations, and remedies.

• Examine indemnification, limitation of liability, warranties, liquidated damages, payment terms, dispute resolution, force majeure, and termination rights.

• Identify risks that could impact project profitability, execution, scheduling, compliance, or relationships with customers.

• Review customer contract specifications and ensure that obligations are properly cascaded to subcontractors and suppliers.

• Assist in resolving disputes, claims, and commercial issues during the execution of projects.

• Offer advice to Project Managers and Operations teams on contractual obligations, notices, claims preservation, change orders, schedule impacts, and compliance.

• Review, draft, and negotiate change orders, amendments, notices, and other contract documents.

• Support bid evaluations, project initiation, execution, and closure processes.

• Oversee contract performance and compliance throughout the entire contract lifecycle.

• Maintain contract documentation and track key milestones, notices, deliverables, renewals, amendments, and expiration dates.

• Collaborate with Legal, Finance, Procurement, Operations, and Project Management teams.

• Create contract summaries, risk evaluations, negotiation memos, and management reports.

• Contribute to the development of contract templates, playbooks, standard language, best practices, training, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Apply independent judgment in interpreting contracts, assessing risks, making negotiation recommendations, determining escalation decisions, and prioritizing workload.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Legal Studies, Construction Management, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Professional Studies, or a comparable field; equivalent professional experience may be accepted.

• A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in contract administration, contract management, procurement, commercial management, or similar roles.

• Proven experience in reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements and construction-related contracts.

• Solid understanding of contract interpretation, risk allocation, compliance, and lifecycle management.

• Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to make sound judgments and recommendations involving significant business and contractual factors.

• Capability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a dynamic work environment.

• Preferred experience in supporting renewable energy, utility-scale solar, battery energy storage systems (BESS), transmission, substation, EPC, infrastructure, or industrial construction projects.

• Knowledge of construction contracting principles, change management, claims management, project controls, and commercial risk analysis.

• Experience with contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems and document management software.

• Professional certifications such as NCMA Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM) or similar certifications are advantageous.

• Ability to sit, stand, and work at a computer for extended periods.

• Proficient in using standard office equipment, including computers, phones, and related technology.

• Capability to occasionally lift and move office materials or equipment weighing up to 15 pounds.

• Team members must adhere to all safety protocols in all work settings.

🏝️ Benefits

• A remote work environment with limited travel.

• Options for hybrid or office-based work environments.

• Occasional travel to project sites, client meetings, industry events, or company locations.

• Equal Opportunity Employer.