Senior Contract Administrator

JOB TITLE: Senior Contract Administrator or Contract Manager

LOCATION: Carlsbad, CA (Hybrid)

SALARY RANGE: $100,000 - $150,000/year based on experience + performance bonus

OUR COMPANY

WE ARE GENUINE BUILDERS OF PEOPLE AND PLACES.

We're a San Diego based company who builds differently by blending large company experience with the personal approach of a boutique team. With millions of square feet of commercial improvements in our history our work stands in time, long after we have left the buildings we construct; allowing those who live and work in them to become storytellers of their own lives.

We promise quality and value anchored to the simple truths that people deserve to be respected for their ideas and contribution to making something world class. We're enthusiastic about who we work with, we have a good time working, and we strive to build inspiring spaces.

OUR CORE VALUES

• Team Player
  - It takes all of us to achieve success. Own your role and help lift your team.
• Competitive
  - We love to win and hate to lose. Show up every day to win.
• Genuine
  - Be authentic and genuine.
• GSD! - Be productive and disciplined. Get it done!
• Grit
  - Lean in every day. Embrace the grit.

OUR SEARCH

Dempsey Construction is seeking a driven and committed Senior Contract Administrator who is passionate about building a long-term career within our organization and contributing meaningfully to our team’s continued success.

Join a collaborative team of dedicated professionals and contribute to a diverse portfolio of projects in the years ahead. At Dempsey Construction, we foster a culture rooted in purpose, open communication, and service to others. We take pride in promoting from within and are deeply committed to supporting the growth and development of every team member.

FEATURED BENEFITS

• Life insurance
• 401(k) with company contribution equal to 3% of compensation
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Contract Administrator leads the review, analysis, and administration of owner contracts and subcontractor agreements across the organization. This role works within Dempsey's established contract review program, including AIA-based master templates and contract review checklists, and serves as an internal resource to project teams, leadership, and finance. The Senior Contract Administrator ensures contract terms are clearly understood, risks are flagged early, and business terms are negotiated effectively before execution.

Legal-heavy provisions, including indemnification and dispute resolution, are coordinated with outside counsel; this role focuses on the commercial, operational, and business terms of each contract.

This is an individual contributor position with internal clients spanning project management, operations, finance, and business development, reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Includes the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Review owner contracts prior to execution and/or as part of a project pursuit, identifying business, financial, and operational risk points
• Summarize key contract terms for project teams and leadership in a clear, digestible format, including payment terms, retainage, insurance and bonding requirements, schedule and liquidated damages provisions, change order procedures, and notice requirements
• Negotiate business terms with owners and clients, within established authority levels, to improve Dempsey's position as applicable
• Identify provisions requiring outside counsel review, including indemnification, dispute resolution, limitation of liability, and similar legal-heavy sections, and coordinate that review efficiently
• Track contract status, key dates, and obligations throughout the…