Contracts Administrator

The desire to pursue a career in construction may have been planted in your heart early, passed down from generations or seeded by an early fascination with the building process. There may have been the realization that construction aligns with your skills and interests. Or maybe it happened later, when you saw an opportunity to take your career in a new direction.

You want to be part of a team that shares this passion and sense of purpose—a team that works collaboratively, respecting and listening to each other and treating each other like family. You want opportunities to grow, and you care about work-life balance. You want to know that the company you work for is ethical and responsible.

We know you can work for any company, but if you want a career with a company that’s been named a Best Place to Work, is Building With Purpose®, cares about others, and allows you to be true to yourself, your calling, your passion and your values—come build something great with us. Be a True Builder®

The Contracts Administrator is an experienced, organized and highly detail-oriented candidate capable of ensuring the compliance, risk management and legal services for the company. This role will assist the Director of Contract Administration and, within the negotiation of contract terms with clients, subcontractors, and vendors, help the executive and management staff of Robins & Morton in applying the policies and procedures necessary to protect R&M’s best interest.

(Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job)

• Assist in the preparation and administration of various types of agreements for the company; primarily including owner construction contracts, license agreements, real estate leases, confidentiality agreements, and other general business contracts
• Assist project managers in negotiations of subcontractor and purchase order terms with subcontractors and vendors
• Work alongside our Finance & Risk Management teams to assist in subcontractor qualification, Subcontractor bond review, and Owner provided Builder’s Risk compliance
• Established relationships with outside counsel and maintain effective communications to minimize costs while facilitating good legal advice
• Periodically review and update company’s standard forms as a result of identifying applicable statutes, judicial decisions, and codes. This includes AIA owner contract templates, Subcontract(s), and Purchase Order(s)
• Assist in managing Insurance, bond, and lien claims
• Assist in the managing, updating and administrative support for company policies and procedures
• Assist in administering and maintaining Subcontractor Default Insurance (“SDI”) program, including assessments and approval of subcontractors qualifying for inclusion in the SDI program
• Assist in managing compliance, risk management and legal services for the company

(Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job)

• Bachelor’s degree in construction, business administration or risk management
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in construction or construction law
• Minimum of 3 years' experience working in a construction project management role
• Sound judgement and ability to analyze situations and information
• Excellent organizational skills
• High degree of professional ethics and integrity

Robins & Morton is a privately held construction firm based in Birmingham, Alabama, with offices in Charlotte, Dallas, Huntsville, Miami-Fort Lauderdale, Nashville, Orlando, San Antonio, Tampa and Raleigh-Durham. The firm specializes in the construction of healthcare, hospitality, higher education, entertainment, sports and government buildings. Since 1946, the firm has built a reputation as a trusted advisor to clients nationwide by cultivating a high-performing team that values integrity, safety, and innovative thinking.

Robins & Morton is consistently ranked as one of the top 100 contractors in the United States, and one of the top 15 in the Southeast.