Contract and Change Administrator

Tutor Perini•New York City, NY

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Tutor Perini O&G Joint Venture is the company selected to execute construction of the Manhattan Jail Project in New York. Tutor Perini O&G JV is seeking a Contract and Change Administrator to join the project in Manhattan, NY. About Manhattan Jail Project Extraordinary Projects, Exceptional Performance The $3.8B project scope includes design and construction of a new state-of-the-art facility that will have dedicated space for on-site services and programming, indoor and outdoor recreation, food services, staff offices and facilities, amenities, below-grade accessory parking, and a secured entry. The new facility will contain 1,040 beds and provide 125 accessory parking spaces below grade for all staff and service providers. In addition, the facility will provide 20,000 square feet of community and commercial space on the ground floor. Extraordinary Projects need Exceptional Talent DESCRIPTION: We are seeking an experienced Contract & Change Administrator to support a major public construction project in New York City. This senior-level position will lead contract administration, change management, compliance oversight, claims coordination, and project closeout activities while serving as a key advisor to project and executive leadership. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience administering large, complex construction contracts and managing contractual risk throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Law, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
10+ years of contract administration experience on large, complex construction projects.
Strong experience with public-sector construction contracts and contract compliance.
Demonstrated expertise in change order management, claims administration, and risk mitigation.
Thorough understanding of construction contracts, insurance, bonds, and payment processes.
Experience reviewing cost proposals, schedule impacts, and entitlement analyses.
Proficiency with Procore and Microsoft Office applications, including advanced Excel.
Strong communication, analytical, negotiation, and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience on large public infrastructure or design-build projects.
Familiarity with New York City or New York State public contracting requirements.
Experience with CCIP/OCIP programs, prevailing wage compliance, M/WBE programs, and labor agreements.
Knowledge of public-sector claims management and dispute resolution.

Responsibilities

Manage contract controls, notices, approvals, directives, and contractual correspondence.
Track contract obligations, milestones, deadlines, and critical deliverables.
Maintain accurate and auditable contract documentation and records.
Administer change orders, modifications, allowances, and extra work authorizations.
Evaluate entitlement, pricing, schedule impacts, and supporting documentation.
Maintain change logs and provide reporting on status, exposure, and funding impacts.
Coordinate approval, audit, and execution processes for contract changes.
Monitor contractor compliance with contractual, regulatory, and project-specific requirements.
Verify required insurance, bonds, certifications, and payment documentation.
Review subcontract and consultant agreements for proper contractual flow-down requirements.
Support audits, investigations, and agency information requests.
Manage claims, relief events, schedule extension requests, and dispute documentation.
Analyze entitlement and contractual compliance issues.
Provide contract interpretation, risk assessments, and recommendations to project leadership.
Lead contract closeout activities, including completion documentation, warranties, retainage release, and final contract administration.