Contract Management Assistant

Hyundai Engineering America • Philadelphia, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

As a global engineering solutions firm focused on plants, architecture, and asset management, Hyundai Engineering is expanding into renewable energy. The company provides front-end engineering design (FEED) and engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) solutions in its plants business.

Hyundai Engineering is seeking a detail-oriented Contract Management Assistant to support contract administration and project controls for the Hanwha Philly Shipyard Expansion Project. The role supports subcontract and prime contract documentation, change order administration, project records, insurance compliance, and administrative work related to legal and commercial matters throughout the project lifecycle. The position is based at the project site, and occasional weekend work may be required depending on the project schedule.

Work takes place in office and construction-site environments. Job-site conditions may include moving machinery, rough or uneven surfaces, dust, noise, chemicals, odors, gas, oils, fumes, extreme temperatures, heights, and occasional inclement or hazardous conditions. The role typically involves a range of physical activities, including sitting, standing, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, handling tools or controls, and repetitive motions. Reasonable accommodations may be made for employees with disabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Cost Engineering, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 0–2 years of experience in project controls, contract administration, cost control, scheduling, accounting, or related functions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and document control practices.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced project environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting construction, engineering, EPC, or industrial projects.
• Familiarity with subcontract administration and contract management processes.
• Knowledge of project controls, cost tracking, or construction documentation.
• Experience working with insurance certificates, claims administration, or compliance documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in administering subcontract and prime contracts throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintain contract records, change orders, correspondence, and project documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Track and organize contractual documents and ensure project files are complete, current, and accessible.
• Support insurance compliance, including certificate tracking, renewals, and claims administration.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, insurance brokers, consultants, and project stakeholders on contract and administrative requirements.
• Assist with contract reviews, risk tracking, and responses to routine contractual and commercial matters.
• Support project reporting, cost and schedule control documentation, and other project controls activities as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level