What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contract Administrator position at Burgess & Niple?
Ready to make an impact—on your career, client projects, and the community? Burgess & Niple is looking for an experienced Construction Contract Administrator to join our Cincinnati office. In this role, you’ll provide technical project management for a range of projects, from local municipal initiatives in southwestern Ohio and Northern Kentucky (primarily in the Water/Wastewater market) to a $250M progressive design-build project slated for construction from 2025–2032.
B&N Construction Contract Administrator Responsibilities
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
B&N Construction Contract Administrator Responsibilities
- Oversee construction contract administration and project management during the transition from design to construction
- Prepare contracts, coordinate submittal reviews, assist with payment applications and change orders, and manage RFI responses
- Lead progress meetings, conduct occasional site visits and inspections, and ensure seamless communication between owners, design teams, and contractors
- Support contract closeout processes and documentation
- Conduct constructability reviews for design projects and contribute to design efforts
- Potentially assist with projects in other markets, such as transportation, architectural, civil/site, or environmental
- Split time approximately 75% in the office and 25% in the field
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Ecological, or Water Resources Engineering (or equivalent experience preferred).
- Extensive experience in the industry, ideally 15 years, with a strong background in the construction field
- Experience in water/wastewater facilities and infrastructure is a plus
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Self-motivated, adaptable, and an excellent communicator with a collaborative mindset
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
