Contract Administrator (Coppell, TX) - Austin Bridge & Road

Austin Industries is one of the nation’s largest, most diversified U.S.-based construction companies. With more than 7,000 employee-owners, Austin Industries provides nearly every type of civil, commercial and industrial construction services through the expertise of our operating companies: Austin Bridge & Road, Austin Commercial and Austin Industrial.

Austin Bridge & Road is seeking a Contracts Administrator to support our heavy civil construction projects from our corporate office in Coppell, Texas. This role is responsible for managing all downstream contract and insurance-related activities. The ideal candidate will assemble, review, and coordinate contracts while working closely with project managers and external partners. Their work ensures smooth project execution and compliance across all contractual processes.

Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and facilitate the execution of contracts with project teams, subcontractors, and suppliers—managing over 300 contract items annually.
• Review and track certificates of insurance for downstream parties, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements—over 300 items annually.
• Serve as a liaison between project managers, the risk management department, legal teams, and external partners to resolve issues related to subcontracts and purchase orders.
• Maintain accurate and organized contract documentation, including internal bonding records and insurance waiver files.
• Provide contract-related guidance and support to project teams to ensure clarity and consistency.
• Ensure all contract activities align with company policies, legal standards, and project requirements.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support project and departmental needs.

Qualifications:

• 3–5 years of experience in contract administration, preferably within the construction or insurance industries.
• Solid understanding of construction contracts and related insurance coverages.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Proficient in contract management tools and software, including Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, DocuSign, and Microsoft Teams.
• Experience with ERP systems, pay application platforms, or payment processing software is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while also thriving in a collaborative team environment.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in contract administration, with a strong understanding of construction contracts and insurance coverages, preferably in the heavy civil or government contracting sectors.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, DocuSign, Microsoft Teams, and contract management systems; experience with ERP, pay application, or payment software is a plus.
• Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams including project managers, legal, and risk management, and to effectively manage over 300 contract and insurance items annually.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to maintain accurate contract records, ensure compliance with internal policies and legal standards, and provide contract guidance to project teams.
• 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 & Compensation

We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan. We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)! To learn more about our employee-ownership structure, please go to

Austin Bridge & Road is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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About Austin Bridge and Road

A leader in the heavy highway and transportation industry for more than 100 years, Austin Bridge & Road delivers asphalt and concrete services, and builds landmark projects such as complex highway interchanges, tollways, runways, bridges, rail projects, and water/wastewater facilities.

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This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy. The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (i.e., payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement ).

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