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Atlas · 2 hours ago

Contracts Administrator

Denver, CO

Contract

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$110K/yr - $140K/yr

10+ years exp

Atlas is a nationwide leader in civil engineering, materials testing, and geotechnical consulting services. They are seeking a Contracts Administrator to oversee the contract lifecycle management, review and analyze agreements, support negotiations, and ensure compliance with internal standards.

ConstructionConsultingDeliveryEnvironmental ConsultingEnvironmental EngineeringInformation Technology

Responsibilities

Contract management: Oversee the entire contract lifecycle management workflow, from intake, review, redlining, negotiation, execution, amendment, renewal, and closeout. Maintain an up-to-date and organized contract database, tracking key milestones, deadlines, and contractual obligations. Partner with the legal department, project managers, and senior leadership to make the contract management process more effective and efficient

Review and analysis: Review, analyze, and redline client, vendor, and subconsultant agreements, including prime agreements, MSAs/PSAs, task orders, subcontracts, and NDAs. Identify contractual risks related to scope, schedule, payment terms, indemnification, limitation of liability, insurance, termination, and other key terms. Ensure contracts conform with Atlas’s authority matrix, insurance program, and internal standards

Negotiation support: Collaborate with the legal department and project managers during contract negotiations, providing valuable insights and recommendations for favorable terms and conditions that align with the company's interests. Act as a liaison between the legal department, project managers and senior leadership to coordinate review and approval of contracts

Change order management: Process and track change orders, amendments, and variations to existing contracts, ensuring timely documentation and communication to all relevant parties

Client communication: Serve as a primary point of contact for PMs regarding contractual matters. Address inquiries, provide clarifications, and manage any contract-related issues that arise during project execution in support of their communication with the client

Risk assessment: Identify potential risks and participate in risk assessment activities to safeguard the company's interests and reputation

Compliance and reporting: Monitor contract compliance and adherence to established Atlas policies, procedures and standards, reporting any deviations and recommending corrective actions as needed

Documentation and filing: Maintain comprehensive and organized contract records—including correspondence, approvals, and other relevant documentation, using the Atlas CLM system (HighQ)

Continuous Improvement: Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance contract administration efficiency and effectiveness across the organization. Provide training to the operational team and enhance contract management awareness within the company

Qualification

Contract managementContract redliningContract Lifecycle ManagementNegotiation skillsPublic agency contractsProject delivery methodsPricing structuresMS Office proficiencyAttention to detailTime managementCommunication skillsCritical thinking

Required

Minimum 10 years of experience as a Contracts Administrator or in a similar role in the AEC/engineering/construction industry, including a minimum of 3 years of Alternative Delivery project experience

Bachelor's degree in business, legal studies, engineering, construction management, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Experience and deep knowledge of: Contract redlining and negotiation

Experience and deep knowledge of: Prime agreements, flow-downs to subcontractors, and risk mitigation strategies

Experience and deep knowledge of: Insurance, indemnification, and limitation of liability provisions

Experience and deep knowledge of: Public agency or government contracts

Experience and deep knowledge of: Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) platforms

Experience with project delivery methods, including: Design-Build and Design-Bid-Build

Experience with project delivery methods, including: IDIQ / Task Orders / Work Orders

Experience with project delivery methods, including: MSAs / PSAs

Experience with project delivery methods, including: Subcontracts / teaming agreements

Experience with project delivery methods, including: RFQs

Knowledge and experience negotiating pricing structures, including lump sum, time and materials, cost-plus, and unit price

Strong practical experience with CLM platforms

Excellent organization, multitasking, time management, and communication skills

Strong attention to detail and critical thinking skills

Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information professionally

Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)

Preferred

Ability to perform in a high-stress environment with changing priorities

The employee spends most of the time sitting or standing in a comfortable position with an ample opportunity to move about

Ability to read or interpret data as well as having the capacity to communicate (verbally and in writing) with both company and outside personnel professionally and effectively

Travel may be required

There is a strong emphasis on safety while working both in the office and in the field