Contract Administrator

Pay Rate: $50 per hour, W2
Duration: 6 Months
Location: Oakland, CA
Work Mode: Hybrid

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate contract execution, amendments, renewals, supplier onboarding, compliance documentation, reporting, and contract lifecycle activities.
• Maintain contract data integrity and facilitate governance requirements.
• Ensure timely execution of supplier agreements in support of the company's procurement and business objectives.
• Coordinate preparation, review, execution, and storage of supplier contracts, amendments, renewals, statements of work, and termination agreements.
• Facilitate contract routing and approvals through established governance processes.
• Monitor contract expiration dates, renewal requirements, notice periods, and key milestones.
• Support contract closeout activities and documentation retention requirements.
• Partner with multiple Category Leaders to support sourcing events and contract implementation activities.
• Coordinate contract development activities resulting from competitive sourcing events and supplier negotiations.
• Assist with contract templates, standard terms and conditions, and approved commercial language.
• Track sourcing and contracting milestones to support category work plans and project schedules.
• Ensure contracts comply with company procurement policies, delegation of authority requirements, and governance standards.
• Verify completion of required supplier risk, insurance, safety, and compliance documentation.
• Coordinate with Legal and Risk Management teams to resolve contractual issues and exceptions.
• Assist with internal and external audits by providing contract documentation and supporting records.
• Maintain accurate contract and supplier information in SAP, Ariba, and other procurement systems.
• Generate reports on contract status, renewals, execution timelines, and sourcing pipeline activities.

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of construction contract negotiations and administration experience.
• Understanding of construction terminology.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (particularly Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience supporting strategic sourcing or procurement organizations.
• Experience with SAP/Ariba, contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems, or similar procurement platforms.
• Knowledge of utility industry procurement and contracting practices.
• Bachelor's degree in construction management or business administration or equivalent work experience.