Hiring: Contracts Administrator Company: Ames Construction Location: Corona, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 15:05:36 Employment Type: Contract Target Skills & Keywords : Change Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Risk Management About the job Experience: •60 years, and our people are the reason we continue to succeed. •7 years of experience in subcontract administration, contract administration, procurement, project controls, or construction management, in heavy civil construction. Required Skills: •Prepare, review, issue, and administer project agreements, purchase orders, amendments, and related contract documents from award through closeout. •Ensure subcontract terms include required owner, agency, federal, state, project-specific, and company flow-down provisions. •Identify and communicate subcontract risks related to scope gaps, indemnity, insurance, bonding, and compliance requirements. •Maintain complete subcontract files, commitment records, insurance logs, change order logs, lien releases, compliance documentation, and closeout records. •Track subcontractor deliverables, licenses, certifications, insurance, bonding, prevailing wage, certified payroll, DBE/SBE commitments, and other project compliance requirements. •Process subcontract change orders, amendments, back charges, notices, and supporting documentation in coordination with project teams. •Support subcontractor disputes, audits, and closeout negotiations by organizing records and preparing contract documentation. •Coordinate with Project Managers and Engineers, Estimators, Project Controls, Legal, Risk Management, Accounting, Procurement, Safety, Quality, and subcontractors. Qualifications: •3–7 years of experience in subcontract administration, contract administration, procurement, project controls, or construction management, in heavy civil construction. •Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or equivalent relevant work experience. •Solid functional working knowledge of construction contracts, project agreements, purchase orders, change orders, and owner flow-down requirements. •Operational familiarity with subcontract scope review, change order management, back charges, claims support, cost control, and commitment tracking. •Knowledge of lien releases, insurance requirements, bonding, subcontractor prequalification, prevailing wage, certified payroll, and construction compliance practices. •Demonstrated capacity to identify and communicate contract risks related to scope gaps, indemnity, insurance, liquidated damages, safety, quality, and project-specific requirements. •Strong organizational, document management, analytical, negotiation, and communication skills. •Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel; experience with contract management, document control, or project accounting systems preferred. •Demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively with Project Managers and Engineers, Estimators, Project Controls, Legal, Risk Management, Accounting, Procurement, and subcontractors. Compensation: •$80,000 - $110,000 / year •This role is eligible for a discretionary bonus Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!