Contracts Administrator
John W. Danforth Company•Tonawanda, NY
About The Position
John W. Danforth Company, a large mechanical contractor, is seeking a Contracts Administrator to manage customer contracts and business agreements. This role involves working with internal teams and customers to ensure efficient contract review, coordinate insurance and bond requirements, and protect the company's interests while providing a positive customer experience.
Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in commercial contract administration.
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree required.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and PDF/document management tools.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and analytical skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond with urgency and ownership.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Nice To Haves
- Working knowledge of construction contract terms and conditions, is a plus.
- Basic understanding of commercial insurance requirements within the construction industry, is a plus.
- Experience utilizing AI tools for document review is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Manage customer contracts through the contract lifecycle from intake to execution for assigned business regions.
- Support the review of standard contracts, including AIA agreements, NDAs, service agreements, and other business documents.
- Respond to customer insurance requirements and coordinate certificates of insurance and bond requests.
- Prepare summaries of contract terms and support risk analysis efforts.
- Support contract revisions, negotiations, and document tracking activities.
- Help implement and utilize electronic document management and workflow systems to support contract administration.
- Respond to contract-related inquiries from internal and external stakeholders in a timely and professional manner.
- Coordinate with contract team members to ensure timely approvals and contract processing.
- Coordinate lien filings as required and maintain supporting documentation.
- Leverage approved AI tools and technology to support document review and contract management processes.
Benefits
- medical, dental, and vision coverage
- health savings and flexible spending accounts
- life insurance
- disability
- a 401(k) Savings Plan
- an employee assistance program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
