What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contract Administrator position at Woodruff Construction?
About Us:
Woodruff Construction is a general contractor founded in 1956 which offers award-winning design-build, construction management and project development services to clients across Iowa, with offices in Ames, Fort Dodge, Iowa City, Spencer and Waterloo. Our team not only strives to achieve our clients' goals and visions, but to also provide them with an enjoyable building experience.
We provide a dynamic environment where each individual is challenged to be his or her best, and we are continually searching for qualified professionals to join our team. Woodruff is committed to employing a diverse workforce and encourages those with a wide range of backgrounds to inquire about our job opportunities. Build your future with us.
Current Opening:
Woodruff Construction is looking for an Contract Administrator out of its Fort Dodge, Iowa area office. The Contract Administrator oversees the administration, coordination, and management of construction contracts to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with all contractual, legal, and regulatory requirements. This role serves as a liaison between project stakeholders, including contractors, clients, and internal teams, and ensures that all contractual obligations are met effectively.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, business administration, related field
- 3 years of experience in contract administration, paralegal, construction management, Project Coordinator or Administrative related role.
- Familiarity with construction project workflows and documentation a plus
- Knowledge of construction contracts (e.g., AIA, FIDIC) a plus
- Knowledge of legal terms a plus
- Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Detail-oriented with problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
Benefits:
At Woodruff, We attribute our success to the investment and retention of our quality employees. Our firm values its employees and offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Competitive salary with project performance based bonuses
- Generous health insurance benefits
- $1000 30-day Stay-On Bonus
- Paid holidays
- Paid vacation
- Bereavement leave
- Dental insurance
- Basic life insurance
- Flexible spending account
- 401K retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement and continuing education
- Direct payroll deposit
- Employee assistance program
- ESOP Company
Phone: 515-232-4535 x22
Email: sarao@woodruffcompanies.com
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