Contract Administrator

Lee Hecht Harrison
  • Columbus, AL
  • $78,000–$98,000 Per Year
30+ days ago

Job Description

A leading staffing firm is partnering with our client, a growing construction and project-based services organization, to identify an experienced Contract Administrator in Columbus, OH. This position plays a critical role in ensuring contracts, project documentation, billing schedules, and operational data are accurate and complete throughout the project lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in construction, along with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to collaborate across multiple departments. This is a highly visible role supporting Sales, Operations, Finance, and Project Teams while helping drive accountability, consistency, and process improvement.

Responsibilities

  • Review contracts, estimates, proposals, and project documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance before execution

  • Validate billing schedules, project details, approvals, and supporting documentation to support successful project delivery and invoicing

  • Maintain accurate contract, forecasting, and reporting data across multiple business and project management systems

  • Partner with Sales, Operations, Design, and Finance teams to coordinate project handoffs, scheduling, and issue resolution

  • Serve as a point of contact for contract-related administrative questions, billing support, and payment follow-up activities

  • Identify process improvement opportunities that reduce errors, strengthen accountability, and improve overall operational efficiency

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in contract administration

  • Prior experience within construction

  • Proven ability to review contracts, estimates, and project documentation while identifying discrepancies and process gaps

  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience working with business management, CRM, or project management software

  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills with experience working cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, Finance, and Leadership teams

  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field

Pay Details: $78,000.00 to $98,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Jessica Robbins

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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Numbers & Facts

LocationColumbus, AL
Salary$78,000–$98,000 Per Year

Skills

  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Billingunmatched
  • Billing Recordsunmatched
  • Business Administrationunmatched
  • Business Solutionsunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Constructionunmatched
  • Contract Managementunmatched
  • Contract Reviewunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)unmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Financeunmatched
  • Forecastingunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • Operational Improvementunmatched
  • Operational Strategyunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Partner Salesunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Process Developmentunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Project Estimatesunmatched
  • Project Lifecycleunmatched
  • Project Management Softwareunmatched
  • Project Scheduleunmatched
  • Project/Program Coordinationunmatched
  • Project/Program Managementunmatched
  • Sales Operationsunmatched
  • Sales Supportunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched

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