Contracts/Subcontract Administrator - Heavy Civil Construction - Manhattan Tunnel Project

Edgewater Technical Associates • New York City, NY

10h

About The Position

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking a Contracts/Subcontract Administrator for a heavy civil construction tunnel project in Manhattan, New York. The role involves reviewing, drafting, and managing contracts, subcontracts, amendments, and changes in accordance with project and company requirements. The administrator will monitor contract execution and compliance, address deviations or disputes, and oversee subcontractor performance against contract terms, schedules, and deliverables. The position also maintains contract documentation and correspondence and prepares reports on contract status, change orders, and subcontractor performance.

The role tracks and processes contract changes, modifications, and variations; analyzes their cost, schedule, and legal impacts; maintains a change log; and ensures changes receive timely approval. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future. Annual salary is commensurate with education and experience and may range from $140,000 to $180,000.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in contract administration, subcontract management, or change order management in the construction industry.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, subcontract agreements, and legal frameworks.
• Ability to manage multiple contracts, subcontracts, and change orders simultaneously.
• Detail-oriented approach to tracking and maintaining contract documentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for preparing reports, contract documents, and correspondence.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Experience on large heavy civil infrastructure projects with public sector clients in a dense urban environment.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and manage contracts, subcontracts, and amendments in compliance with project and company requirements.
• Monitor contract execution and compliance, addressing deviations or disputes.
• Monitor subcontractor performance for compliance with contract terms, schedules, and deliverables.
• Maintain organized contract documentation, records, and correspondence.
• Prepare reports on contract status, change orders, and subcontractor performance.
• Track and process contract changes, modifications, and variations.
• Analyze the cost, schedule, and legal impacts of contract changes.
• Maintain a log of contract changes and ensure timely approvals.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Pre- and post-tax 401(k) retirement account with company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning on day one
• Multiple individual and family benefit options

What This Job Offers

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