Contract Administrator - Construction

Contract Admin - Construction terminology understanding

Location: Oakland, CA

Onsite Flexibility: Hybrid on-site days for training and periodic check-ins per manager discretion; calls and meetings via MS Teams

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 4 months
• Pay Rate: $45.00 $50.00 / Hour (USD)
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

This role supports 4 to 8 Category Leaders across assigned Strategic Sourcing categories by coordinating contract execution, amendments, renewals, supplier onboarding, compliance documentation, reporting, and contract lifecycle activities. The position is responsible for maintaining contract data integrity, facilitating governance requirements, and ensuring timely execution of supplier agreements in support of the client's procurement and business objectives.

> Note: Only local candidates in the Bay Area / Oakland, CA area will be considered for this role.

Key Responsibilities

Contract Lifecycle Management

• 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.
• Maintain contract records within approved contract management and procurement systems.
• Monitor contract expiration dates, renewal requirements, notice periods, and key milestones.
• Support contract closeout activities and documentation retention requirements.

Strategic Sourcing Support

• 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.
• Support supplier onboarding and contract activation activities.

Governance, Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure contracts comply with 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.
• Identify and escalate potential contract compliance concerns to Category Leaders.

Systems, Reporting & Data Management

• 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.
• Monitor contract administration metrics and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure contract metadata and documentation are complete and up to date.

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of construction contract negotiations and administration experience.

Nice-to-Have Experience

• 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.

Required Skills

• 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.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in construction management or business administration, or equivalent work experience (preferred).

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

Important Notes

• Only local candidates in the Bay Area / Oakland, CA area will be considered for this assignment.

About the Client

This client is one of the largest combined natural gas and electric energy utilities in the United States, delivering energy to approximately 16 million people across a 70,000-square-mile service area spanning northern and central California. With roughly 25,000 employees, the organization operates some of the most complex energy infrastructure in the country transmission lines, pipelines, substations, and generation facilities that keep homes, businesses, and communities powered every day. As the energy sector undergoes rapid transformation, this organization sits at the intersection of traditional infrastructure and emerging clean energy solutions, creating genuine opportunities for engineers, technologists, tradespeople, and business professionals including supply chain, procurement, and contract administration specialists.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-10832 Industry: Information Technology

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