Contract Administrator III

Contract Administrator III

Contract Duration: 6 Months
Location: Tampa, FL
Pay Rate: $40-$50/hr

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Contract Administrator III to support the development, negotiation, execution, and administration of contracts for electric and natural gas infrastructure projects.

This role will manage complex contracting activities involving construction, engineering, professional consulting services, information technology, software solutions, and major equipment purchases.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience leading sourcing events, negotiating commercial agreements, managing contract risks, and collaborating with internal stakeholders to ensure successful contract execution and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full contract lifecycle, including preparation, solicitation, negotiation, award, execution, administration, and closeout.

• Lead RFx sourcing events, coordinate bid evaluations, and prepare contract award recommendations.

• Develop, review, and negotiate contracts for construction, engineering, consulting, IT services, software, SaaS, licensing, and major equipment purchases.

• Negotiate contract terms, conditions, pricing, change orders, and commercial agreements.

• Coordinate with Legal, Enterprise Security, Risk Management, and project teams to ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

• Conduct contractor due diligence to evaluate technical capabilities, financial stability, and ability to fulfill contractual obligations.

• Administer contracts during project execution, including managing claims, resolving disputes, and reviewing invoices for compliance.

• Monitor contractor compliance with applicable lien laws and contractual requirements.

• Prepare and maintain accurate contract documentation, reports, and closeout records.

• Support multiple complex contracts simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and meeting project deadlines.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field.

Experience

• Minimum 4 years of direct experience in contract administration, contract management, procurement, or related functions supporting construction, engineering, IT, or project management.

• Experience developing, negotiating, and administering complex commercial contracts.

• Demonstrated experience leading RFx sourcing events and bid evaluations.

• Experience managing contracts from initial development through execution.

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong understanding of construction contracts, technology agreements, and general contract law.

• Experience negotiating professional services agreements, NDAs, software licensing, SaaS agreements, engineering services, and construction contracts.

• Familiarity with project delivery methods, including Design-Build, EPC, Design/Engineer, and construction contracting.

• Knowledge of contract pricing structures, including lump sum, unit price, cost-plus-fixed-fee, and cost-plus-incent