Contract Administrator

InPwr•Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

InPwr, Inc. is looking for a Contract Administrator to join our dynamic team! We are an award-winning electrical design-build firm headquartered in Indianapolis, IN, with offices in Denver, CO, Los Angeles, CA, and Naples, FL. Named a 2019, 2022, 2023, and 2024 Top Places to Work, we believe in building it better, focus on complex opportunities, and taking the electrical design to the next level, with licenses in over forty states and projects across the nation. We InPwr people through personal commitment, relentless dedication, and driving results together. Come Join our Team! The Contract Administrator supports InPwr’s nationwide design‑build electrical contracting projects by reviewing, drafting, negotiating, and managing a wide range of agreements. This role serves as a key partner to project management, field operations, and leadership to protect the company’s interests and manage contractual risk. Working closely with the General Counsel, the Contract Administrator handles contracts with general contractors, owners, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure accuracy, compliance, and successful project execution across commercial and industrial projects.

Requirements

5-8+ years of contract negotiation experience required
Construction industry contracting experience strongly preferred
Experience using AI contract review tools preferred; Smartsheet experience is a plus.
Exceptional negotiation, written communication, and analytical skills
Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
Advanced competency in redlining and editing in Microsoft Word.
Strong understanding of construction contracting practices, including lien rights, mechanic's liens, bonding requirements, and insurance provisions (CGL, builder’s risk, professional liability).
Ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Nice To Haves

Paralegal certification and/or Associate’s Degree a plus.
Commercial and Contract Management Associate (CCMA) certification or similar preferred.

Responsibilities

Review, draft, and negotiate contracts with general contractors, owners, subcontractors, and vendors.
Redline and negotiate key terms related to scope, payment, indemnification, insurance, liability, and dispute resolution to protect company interests.
Administer and track contractual obligations including deadlines, milestones, deliverables, and compliance requirements across active projects.
Partner with project managers and field teams to resolve contractual issues, scope conflicts, delays, and disputes.
Support the management of change orders, claims, backcharges, and contract modifications.
Maintain organized contract databases, templates, clause libraries, and negotiation playbooks.
Ensure the proper execution, distribution, and archiving of all contracts and supporting documentation.
Assist General Counsel with document collection for subpoenas and additional legal tasks as assigned.
Utilize Microsoft Office, document management systems, PDF redlining tools, and AI contract review tools to support contract operations.