Austin Bridge & Road · 1 day ago
Senior Contract Administrator
Coppell, TX
Full-time, Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expAustin Bridge & Road is one of the nation’s largest construction companies, seeking a Senior Contract Administrator to oversee the administration and risk management of contractual relationships for heavy civil construction projects. This role involves ensuring compliance, managing negotiations, and developing risk mitigation strategies while supporting the Director of Risk Management.
Construction
No H1B
Hiring Manager
Ian Fraga-Papaleo
Responsibilities
Lead negotiations of prime contracts, ensuring terms align with company objectives and risk tolerance
Oversee insurance requirements and compliance for all prime contracts
Manage subcontract variance negotiations to ensure fair and balanced risk allocation
Review and approve subcontract insurance variances in coordination with risk management
Administer and maintain Master Agreements and associated documentation
Oversee the contract review process to ensure consistency, accuracy, and risk mitigation
Identify and communicate contractual risks to internal stakeholders
Ensure appropriate allocation of risk in all contract language and provisions
Manage risk transferred to the company through flow-down provisions to subcontractors and vendors
Negotiate and monitor Master Agreements and Master Insurance Certificates to ensure compliance and alignment with company standards
Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies related to prime contract terms
Facilitate the 'Manage by the Contract' program and conduct industry-specific risk assessments
Prepare comprehensive Contract Review briefs summarizing key terms, potential issues, and recommended actions; assist in the enterprise Risk and Fee Analysis process
Design and deliver training sessions on contract and risk management best practices
Perform other duties as assigned to support the Risk Management and Legal teams
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business, construction management, risk management, or a related field preferred; associate degree or equivalent experience considered
Minimum 5 years of experience in contract management, preferably in construction, engineering, or insurance, with familiarity in heavy civil projects
Strong ability to negotiate, interpret, and manage complex contracts and insurance requirements with a focus on risk allocation and mitigation
Excellent communication and collaboration skills with experience leading contract-related initiatives and training
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, DocuSign, and contract management systems; ERP and risk analysis tool experience a plus
Ability to manage high volumes of contracts and insurance documents with accuracy and efficiency
Capacity to identify, assess, and communicate contractual risks across multiple project types
Experience facilitating contract compliance programs and internal risk assessments
Skill in developing and delivering training on contract and risk management practices
Ability to interpret and apply legal and policy standards to contract language and negotiations
Willingness to work from the corporate office in Coppell, Texas, with occasional travel to project sites as needed
Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin Bridge & Road is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Life and disability insurance
Matching 401K plan
Company
Austin Bridge & Road
A leader in the heavy highway and transportation infrastructure industry for more than 100 years, Austin Bridge & Road specializes in complex urban highway interchanges, specialty bridges, concrete and asphalt paving/production, preconstruction, design-build, construction management, earth work and water delivery projects.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase