Contract Administrator, Real Estate
About The Position
Terra-Gen is hiring a Contract Administrator to administer and oversee the portfolio of land agreements that support its renewable energy development activities. The role manages hundreds of leases, purchase agreements, easements, and related real estate contracts throughout their lifecycle, ensuring that contractual obligations, payment requirements, critical dates, and documentation are accurately tracked and administered. The position works closely with Development, Real Estate, Legal, Finance, and Accounts Payable teams. The Contract Administrator coordinates contract execution, monitors payment and insurance requirements, tracks expirations and renewal deadlines, administers amendments, and maintains complete and accurate contract records. The role also reviews contract and escrow documentation, prepares agreement status reports, and identifies items requiring follow-up or escalation. This is a hybrid position. The work is primarily performed in a standard office environment and is primarily sedentary, involving extended periods at a computer or workstation. The stated annual salary range is $70,304 to $88,400, commensurate with experience, and applies to jobs performed in California.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Law, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- At least 2 years of relevant work experience.
- Strong understanding of legal terminology and contract law.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills, sound judgment, and familiarity with real estate and contract terminology.
- Ability to work independently and coordinate effectively with multiple internal stakeholders.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing a large volume of agreements and deadlines.
- Understanding of commercial property operations.
Nice To Haves
- Property software experience.
- Understanding of lease accounting, property accounting, real estate taxes, and property acquisitions and dispositions.
Responsibilities
- Manage lease payment schedules for hundreds of agreements and ensure payments are made on time.
- Work with corporate Accounts Payable to approve and send payments.
- Administer contract execution by circulating documents for signature, maintaining originals in the contract management system, and notifying relevant development team members of effective dates.
- Track and organize contract deadlines and ensure contractual conditions, including payment and insurance requirements, are met.
- Verify escrow entries and wire requests for accuracy.
- Maintain organized physical and electronic records using a contract management system.
- Prepare and provide land agreement status reports.
- Track contract expiration and renewal dates and issue timely notices to landowners.
- Process and evaluate contract amendments, document approvals, and update executed agreements.
- Collaborate with team members and work independently as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Employee assistance program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Profit sharing
- Safe harbor contributions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
