Contracts and Financial Administrator - Electrical Construction

IES Commercial, Inc.

- DBA IES Electrical, located in Suffolk, Virginia, is seeking a full‑time Contracts and Financial Administrator – Electrical Construction.

This role ensures contractual compliance, maintains accurate documentation, and partners with project and accounting teams to drive cost control, billing accuracy, and risk mitigation.

• Drafts, reviews, and administers construction contracts, subcontracts, and purchase agreements
• Ensures compliance with contract terms, conditions, and applicable regulations
• Tracks and manages change orders, amendments, and contract modifications
• Maintains organized, accurate and audit‑ready contract documentation
• Monitors insurance certificates, bonds, and lien waivers for compliance requirements
• Identifies potential contractual risks and develops practical, forward‑thinking solutions
• Tracks project budgets, job costs, and financial performance
• Reviews and processes progress billings and subcontractor pay applications
• Partners with accounting to support accurate revenue recognition and financial reporting
• Assists with audit preparation and maintains supporting documentation
• Analyzes cost variances and provides actionable recommendations
• Collaborates with project managers to optimize contract performance and financial outcomes
• Supports cost forecasting and variance analysis
• Tracks retention, draws, and compliance‑related documentation
• Communicates effectively with clients, subcontractors, and vendors regarding contracts and payments
• Adapts quickly to changing project needs in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Construction Management, or related field
• 3+ years of construction contract administration experience
• Strong understanding of construction accounting principles (percentage of completion, job costing, WIP reporting)
• Experience with construction management and accounting software
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office Suite
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with accuracy
• Analytical, solutions‑driven mindset with strong problem‑solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Desired: experience with AIA contract documents; knowledge of lien laws and construction compliance requirements; experience with OCIP/CCIP programs
• Successfully pass all pre‑employment (post‑offer) screenings (background and MVR, and as applicable, drug testing)

IES Commercial, Inc. – DBA IES Electrical, a subsidiary of IES Holdings, Inc. (IES), is an equal‑opportunity/affirmative action employer. IES is traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC.

Exceptional benefits including a 401(k) retirement plan with company discretionary match, flexible medical‑dental‑vision insurance, short‑term/long‑term disability insurance, basic life/AD&D insurance, paid holidays, and highly competitive pay in addition to paid‑time‑off.