Contract Administrator

Location
Houston
Workplace
On-site

About this role

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Contract Review, Negotiation, and Risk Management

  • Review and negotiate project-specific agreements, purchase orders, subcontracts, NDAs, lien-related documents, insurance requirements, and other assigned contract types within established authority limits and guidelines.
  • Escalate agreements that fall outside approved parameters, contain non-standard terms, exceed assigned dollar thresholds, or otherwise require higher-level review.
  • Prepare and revise contract addendums based on company standards and approved language.
  • Identify and communicate contractual risks related to items such as payment terms, indemnity, or insurance requirements.
  • Provide guidance to internal stakeholders on contract interpretation and procedural requirements.
  • This role does not review or evaluate statements of work for scope accuracy; scope validation is the responsibility of the business (Sales/Operations).

Contract Lifecycle Management

  • Ensure timely and accurate processing of contract documents, including initial intake, internal routing, negotiation, signature execution, and related documentation.
  • Maintain contract status and associated documentation in iReview, ensuring that contract histories and required materials are complete and current.
  • Use supplemental logs or trackers when required by a specific CTC or internal process.
  • Support consistent execution of contract workflows in accordance with company policies and standards.

 

Insurance, Bonding, and Compliance Support

  • Request and obtain certificates of insurance needed for customer or project-specific requirements.
  • Coordinate bonding requests (including bid, performance, payment, and warranty bonds) within delegated authority limits.
  • Ensure contract terms align with insurance and bonding requirements and escalate exceptions when needed.

Government, Regulatory, and Prevailing Wage Support

  • Assist with preliminary notice filings, tracking, and coordination with AR, NCS, Legal, and Operations.
  • Support prevailing wage requirements, including wage determinations, reporting, and documentation needs.
  • Assist with subcontractor onboarding by ensuring required documentation (licenses, W-9, COIs, NDAs/MSAs, safety documents) is collected and compliant.

Cross-Functional Collaboration and Customer Engagement

  • Work closely with Sales, Operations, Legal, and other internal partners to support timely and accurate contract handling.
  • Communicate professionally with customers regarding contract requirements, documentation needs, and status updates.
  • Support Sales and Operations with RFP reviews (limited to contract terms), prequalification forms, and customer portal requirements.
  • Provide assistance to project teams with documentation related to compliance, insurance requirements, and customer obligations.

Skills and Qualifications

Required

  • Experience in contract management, commercial negotiation, or related responsibilities (specific years of experience to be confirmed based on organizational needs).
  • Working knowledge of contract terms and risk identification.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency with contract management systems and tools, including iReview.

 

Preferred

  • Experience in construction, technology integration, or other project-based industries.
  • Familiarity with Convergint systems, processes, and contracting standards.
  • Exposure to government contracting or prevailing wage processes.

 

Competencies

  • Demonstrates Convergint Values and Beliefs.
  • Exercises sound judgment, confidentiality, and discretion.
  • Collaborates effectively across teams and with external partners.
  • Shows initiative, ownership, and a continuous improvement mindset.
  • Maintains professionalism and customer-focused communication.

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