Contract Administrator

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Houston, TX that is seeking a Contract Administrator responsible for ensuring that all contractor-related contractual terms are processed in a timely manner and in accordance with company standards, guidelines and procedures.

Summary:
This position is responsible for creating, reviewing, processing, analyzing, and tracking contractor Engineering, Procurement, and Construction contracts, Pipeline Construction contracts, Facilities Construction contracts and PO Agreements. The Contract Administrator is responsible for reviewing construction contracts and PO agreements, identifying risk and legal issues, managing the contract review process by overseeing legal, insurance, safety, and drug & alcohol compliance approvals.

Duties:
* Drafting contracts, amendments, and/or contractual correspondence and coordinating contracts, amendments, exhibits, and correspondence for specific types of agreements and ensuring all documentation is properly handled, routed, and filed; both hard copy and electronically
* Ensuring agreements have been properly authorized and that all terms and conditions are accurately captured in company systems
* Ensuring compliance with Sarbanes Oxley standards as applies to necessary documentation and tracking of contract preparation, processing, execution and reporting
* Acting as contact for external customers to handle contract issues and questions, responding to requests from internal customers, and ensuring all appropriate actions are taken and/or communicated to the appropriate personnel in a timely manner
* Interacting and partnering effectively with audit, tax, and accounting departments
* Participating in special projects and completing ad-hoc reporting as directed
* Exercising initiative and knowledge of agreements and transaction impacts of specific language, clauses and requirements

REQUIREMENTS:
* High School diploma or GED is required
* Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience in a business-related field is preferred
* 5+ years of experience as a contract administrator or legal assistant creating, understanding, and editing written EPC or construction agreements, or other pertinent agreements is required
* Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, with emphasis on Word and Excel, Workshare Compare, Adobe Acrobat, and DocuSign is required
* Explicit proficiency in Track Changes functionality of Word
* Advanced experience with Excel
* Experience proofreading, auditing, and correcting documents and ensuring accuracy of final documents
* Understanding and knowledge of contract terms, administrative procedures, concepts, terminology and standards
* Experience preparing and administering contracts in the oil and gas related industry
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to communicate effectively with multiple levels of company and departmental personnel
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
* Strong organization skills, prioritize importance of contracts and attention to detail
* Ability to work well in a team environment
* Self-motivated, ability to work independently with minimum supervision and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
* Flexible with changing priorities
* Effective interpersonal communication skills including the ability to interface effectively with internal and external levels of personnel

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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