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Contracts Administrator - Kiewit Bridge & Marine

Location: 

Mobile, AL, US

Requisition ID: 181514 

Job Level: Entry Level 

Home District/Group: Kiewit Bridge Marine District 

Department: Document Controls 

Market: Transportation 

Employment Type: Full Time 

Position Overview

Kiewit Bridge & Marine District is seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Construction Contract Administrator to support the Mobile Bridge Project, one of North America's premier transportation infrastructure projects. This position plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, maintaining project documentation, and supporting project leadership in the successful execution of a large-scale bridge construction project.

The ideal candidate will possess strong construction industry experience, excellent organizational skills, and a thorough understanding of contract management processes within complex heavy civil infrastructure projects.

District Overview

Kiewit's Bridge & Marine District specializes in the construction of complex transportation infrastructure, including major bridges, ports, marine facilities, tunnels, and waterfront structures throughout North America. The district delivers some of the industry's most challenging projects through innovative construction methods, technical excellence, and a commitment to safety, quality, and client satisfaction.

Location

This position is based in our Mobile, Alabama office on a full-time basis. 

Responsibilities

  • Administer prime contracts, subcontracts, and service agreements in accordance with project requirements.
  • Monitor contract compliance, key deliverables, and critical notice provisions.
  • Support the preparation and processing of change orders, contract amendments, and claims documentation.
  • Maintain accurate records of project correspondence, contract documents, and commercial activities.
  • Coordinate with project management, engineering, procurement, and field teams on contractual matters.
  • Track and report on contract status, change management activities, and commercial risks.
  • Assist with subcontract administration, issue resolution, and stakeholder communications.
  • Identify contractual risks and support mitigation strategies to protect project interests.
  • Ensure project documentation is organized, complete, and audit-ready.
  • Participate in project meetings and provide guidance on contract requirements and obligations.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Law, Project Management, or a related field.
  • Minimum 2+ years of experience in contract administration, commercial management, project controls, procurement, or construction administration.
  • Experience supporting heavy civil, bridge, marine, infrastructure, transportation, or industrial construction projects.
  • Strong understanding of construction contracts, subcontract agreements, change management, and commercial project management processes.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Strong written communication and document management skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.

Other Requirements:

  • Regular, reliable attendance 
  • Work productively and meet deadlines timely
  • Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
  • Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
  • Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
  • May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

 

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
 

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There’s no limit to what you’ll do at Kiewit. Whether you’re building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people’s lives for generations to come. 

Here you’ll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities. 

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry. From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.  

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.


Nearest Major Market: Mobile AL
Job Segment: Contract Manager, Project Manager, Procurement, Construction, Legal, Technology, Operations, Engineering, Entry Level

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