Licensing & Contracts Administrator

Sachse Construction•Detroit, MI

19h

About The Position

The Licensing & Contract Administrator is responsible for managing company and project licensing requirements while administering construction contracts, subcontracts, and related documentation. This role ensures regulatory compliance, contractual accuracy, and risk mitigation across all projects and jurisdictions. This role is critical to maintaining compliance, protecting the company from regulatory and contractual risk, and ensuring operational efficiency across a multi-state commercial construction portfolio Building Trust. Building Partnerships. Building Careers. Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Detroit, Sachse Construction has built millions of square feet of commercial, retail, multifamily, and institutional space throughout the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. Our signature asset is our unmatched reputation of integrity, quality, and reliability. Our commitment to our core values — do the right thing, have passion and enthusiasm, pursue excellence by constantly raising the bar, and do whatever it takes — has earned the trust of clients from national retail chains to private and institutional owners. In addition to providing a unique and exceptional customer service experience to our clients, we strive to provide an engaging atmosphere for our team members. Our team members have access to all of the essential benefits and perks, plus: Unlimited PTO Role-Specific Training + Mentoring Award-Winning ‘Project:U’ Wellness Program Social Mission Committee + Philanthropic Activities Bi-weekly Professional Massages Financial Lunch and Learns We have been repeatedly recognized with several national and local awards, including: Best and Brightest Company to Work For Best and Brightest in Wellness Top Workplace Certified Great Place to Work

Requirements

Demonstrates and models Sachse Construction’s core values
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred (Business, Construction Management, Legal Studies, or related field)
3+ years of experience in construction administration, contract administration, licensing, or compliance
Experience with commercial construction contracts and subcontract administration
Familiarity with contractor licensing requirements across multiple jurisdictions strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Manage and maintain all company business licenses, contractor licenses, and registrations at the local, state, and federal levels
Track licensing requirements by jurisdiction and ensure timely renewals, updates, and filings
Prepare and submit license applications, renewals, amendments, and supporting documentation
Coordinate licensing requirements for new markets, entities, and project locations
Maintain an accurate, audit-ready licensing database and compliance calendar
Verify subcontractor licensing and registration compliance as required by contract and law
Monitor regulatory and licensing changes and communicate impacts to internal stakeholder
Support audits, regulatory inquiries, and due diligence requests related to licensing
Prepare, process, and administer contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, amendments, and change orders
Ensure contracts align with company standards, legal requirements, and project-specific terms
Coordinate contract execution, including signatures, insurance certificates, bonds, and required exhibits
Maintain complete and organized contract files for all projects
Track key contractual deadlines, notice requirements, and compliance obligations
Assist project teams with contract interpretation and administrative requirements
Coordinate with Legal on contract reviews, revisions, and risk-related provisions
Support subcontractor onboarding, including compliance documentation and contract setup
Assist with audits, claims, disputes, and project closeout by providing contract and compliance documentation