Contract Administrator

We have partnered with a large Design Services company in the Baltimore, MD or Norfolk, VA area to provide them with a Contract Administrator. Please review the description below and let us know if you are interested.

Prioritized Must Have Skills for the Contract Administrator:

#1. Minimum of five years’ experience in overseeing contract documentation or supervising construction-related initiatives

#2. Prior exposure to project collaboration tools like Newforma is desirable

#3. Certifications or credentials within relevant CSI divisions or skilled trade areas are considered advantageous

Responsibilities of the Contract Administrator:

• Oversees the construction phase for several ongoing projects, ensuring consistent alignment with project goals and deliverables
• Leads on-site administration efforts, verifying that construction activities conform to approved documentation
• Defines workflows, resolves on-site challenges, reviews budgets, and ensures required certifications are addressed
• Coordinates project updates, document changes, and handles review processes, including processing of modification requests
• Manages incoming quality control reports and testing documentation
• Evaluates and responds to technical construction documentation and communications
• Develops final inspection reports (punch lists), coordinates project wrap-up tasks, and assists with post-construction assessments when necessary
• Cultivates positive working relationships with project stakeholders, including clients and builders
• Represents the client as lead consultant by managing external partners, chairing jobsite meetings, and making key project decisions
• Responds to contractor inquiries with technical recommendations, initiating necessary documentation updates
• Reviews and negotiates scope changes, prepares justifications, and communicates with the client regarding cost implications
• Assists in the Commissioning process through site observation and troubleshooting
• Offers peer reviews and constructability assessments during the design documentation stage
• Handles various additional responsibilities as needed

Requirements of the Contract Administrator:

• Five years contract administration or construction project management experience
• Familiarity with Newforma preferred
• Licensure or tradesmen accreditation within any related CSI Division a plus

Other Key Requirements:

• 100% in-office work
• No sponsorships or visa holders. No Corp-to-Corp.

Benefits of the Contract Administrator:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short Term / Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401 (k) Plan

About Relevante, Inc. – the Recruiting Firm Representing the Client for this Job

Relevante is an Outplacement Services and Direct Hire recruiting firm. We help our clients provide a soft landing for existing employees, consistent with their statement of values. We also help leading companies find the best talent for their mission critical positions. Our Clients are some of the best companies to work for in the US. Relevante has been consistently identified as one of the most innovative Outplacement Services and Recruiting firms. To stay connected with our network, please follow us on LinkedIn .