Contract Administrator

Requisition  
525761 – AMAT – United Companies – Full Time – Administrative Support – United States – Colorado

United Companies, a CRH Company, provides construction materials and services in Colorado.

This is a skilled position that is responsible for tracking, compiling, and analyzing data required for the effective administration of construction contracts. This position supports Estimators, Project Managers, and Accounting Staff.

Pay ranges from $25 to $30 an hour, based on experience.

• Create, organize, and maintain construction contract files.
• Prepare and process purchase orders.
• Prepare and maintain subcontract agreements.
• Review and prepare bid bonds, request performance and payment bonds, and maintain bond company files.
• Supply certificates of insurance and maintain insurance files.
• Prepare lean waivers and request subcontractor information and approval.
• Review contracts, verifying accuracy, and resolving discrepancies in line with company rules and guidelines.
• Liaise between parties regarding contract development, and negotiate terms and conditions, and draft and revise changes as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 2 years of experience as a Contract Administrator or equivalent, preferred.
• Experience in a building materials/construction industry preferred.

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Must be 18 years in age or older.
• Must pass pre‑employment physical, drug screen, and criminal background check.
• Report to the office dressed appropriately and ready to begin work at the designated start time.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Willingness to work independently within a team environment and assist the team with other duties as required.
• Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required (less than 10% of the time).

• Proficient knowledge of legal requirements pertaining to relevant contracts.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, and ability to work with partnering departments.
• Effective use of office equipment including computers, copiers, ten‑key adding machine, printers, etc.
• Hands‑on, collaborative approach, works well in a team.
• Strong planning and organization skills, and project management skills.
• Customer Service – Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to needs.
• Teamwork – Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Judgment – Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
• Planning/Organizing – Uses time efficiently.
• Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; accepts responsibility for own actions.
• Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time.
• Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.
• Initiative – Asks for and offers help when needed; able to consistently work independently.
• Innovation – Generates suggestions for improving work.
• Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• The employee is frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hand and arms above their shoulders.

The work environment characteristics described here…