Contract Administrator

DeSilva Gates Construction • Sacramento, CA

2d • $75,000

About The Position

Build your career at DeSilva Gates Construction, where you’ll be part of a team delivering major infrastructure projects across Northern California. We are seeking a detail-oriented Contract Administrator to join our Sacramento team. In this role, you will play a critical part in supporting project execution through comprehensive contract administration, ensuring compliance with contractual, legal and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate is a proactive, highly organized professional who thrives in collaborative, dynamic environments and leverages effective communication skills to manage agreements and support a diverse portfolio of public and private projects.

Requirements

• 5 years’ of construction industry experience managing contract administration or similar role.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate with internal and external personnel of all levels.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Acrobat Adobe. Able to learn new program quickly.
• Self-motivated and accountable, with the ability to effectively prioritize and manage workload independently.
• Highly organized and skilled in time management to meet deadlines and priorities.
• Proactive and resourceful, taking initiative to resolve issues and drive tasks forward.
• Analytical and detail-oriented, ensuring accuracy and compliance in all documentation.
• Ethical and diligent, maintaining integrity and professionalism in all business dealings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process subcontract agreements and purchase orders.
• Compare and help manage subcontract execution process, including internal coordination and governance.
• Understand the contractual requirements of project documents for both prime contract and subcontract administration.
• Coordinate legal review and governance in accordance with project requirements.
• QC/review project documents and procedures for alignment with prime contract.
• File preliminary notices for projects.
• Order insurance for new and existing projects. (Ensure project insurance is up to date)
• Understand and apply OCIP policies.
• Manage Good Faith Effort (GFE) outreach by posting ads, sending solicitations, conducting phone and email follow-ups and assembling complaint submittal packages for agency review.
• Assist Estimating team with bid closings and other preconstruction tasks.
• Prepare project files and assist Estimators with various other tasks.

Benefits

• Profit sharing- cash and deferred
• Comprehensive coverage- health, dental, vision (Competitive premiums with participation in yearly wellness program)
• Insurance- life and disability
• Paid time off and Paid holidays
• 401k plan
• Financial planning assistance
• Career growth and development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees