{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"0a5ec6dfbdf2dda0a9fa4e3f","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/0a5ec6dfbdf2dda0a9fa4e3f","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/0a5ec6dfbdf2dda0a9fa4e3f","title":"Contract Administrator","description":"Overview\n\nMicrosoft Cloud Operations and Innovation (CO&I) is the team behind the cloud. Within CO&I, the Engineering Procurement & Construction (EPC) organization is responsible for delivering core datacenter infrastructure for Microsoft’s cloud business. The MS portfolio consists of complex, multi-disciplinary, large scale, multi-year datacenter construction and lease projects. We are looking for a passionate, high-energy individual to help build the cloud datacenters that power the world’s largest online services.\n\nMicrosoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.The\n\nContract Administrator will support construction contract governance, documentation integrity, commercial administration, and change management across large-scale construction projects.\n\nWe are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive Contract Administrator to join our Construction Contracts team in Washington D.C. supporting the delivery of large-scale construction projects. Relocation support will be provided, and successful candidates must relocate or reside within 50 miles of the office location which includes Reston, VA.\n\nThis role plays a critical part in maintaining contractual governance, documentation integrity, and commercial administration throughout the project lifecycle. The successful candidate will support contract execution activities, manage contract records, coordinate contractual communications, and enable effective change management processes while ensuring compliance with company policies and project requirements.\n\nThe ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced project environment, demonstrates strong attention to detail, and takes ownership of ensuring contractual information is accurate, timely, and audit-ready.\n\nResponsibilities\n\nContract Administration & Governance\n\nMaintain contractual records and documentation throughout the project lifecycle.\nAdminister contract management systems, ensuring data accuracy and completeness.\nCoordinate contract execution workflows and maintain fully executed contract files.\nSupport compliance with contractual obligations, governance requirements, and internal approval processes.\nTrack contractual deliverables, notices, obligations, and key contract milestones.\n\nChange Management Support\n\nMaintain change order and variation logs across assigned projects.\nCoordinate collection and organization of supporting documentation related to changes and claims.\nAssist Contract Leads with preparation, routing, and tracking of change order packages.\nMonitor change management workflows and escalate overdue actions or approvals.\nEnsure all approved changes are accurately reflected within contract management systems and reporting tools.\n\nContractual Correspondence & Documentation\n\nDraft, review, format, and issue contractual correspondence under the direction of Contract Leads.\nMaintain notice registers and correspondence logs.\nCoordinate review and approval workflows for formal contractual communications.\nEnsure documentation is filed and accessible in accordance with records management requirements.\nSupport preparation of meeting minutes, action logs, commercial summaries, and stakeholder updates.\n\nCommercial Administration\n\nSupport invoice validation and payment administration processes.\nTrack contract values, approved changes, commitments, and commercial status indicators.\nAssist in reconciliation of contractual documentation with cost and project control records.\nMonitor contract compliance and identify discrepancies requiring commercial review.\nSupport preparation of monthly commercial reporting and project dashboards.\n\nRisk, Audit & Compliance Management\n\nSupport maintenance of contract risk registers and issue logs.\nAssist with commercial audits and compliance reviews.\nEnsure contractual records are complete, current, and audit ready.\nMonitor insurance certificates, bonds, warranties, and other contractual requirements.\nSupport implementation of corrective actions arising from audits, reviews, or lessons learned activities.\n\nStakeholder & Team Support\n\nCoordinate with project teams, contractors, consultants, procurement, cost management, and legal stakeholders.\nServe as a key administrative point of contact for contractual documentation and workflow coordination.\nSupport commercial review meetings and maintain accurate records of actions and decisions.\nEscalate documentation gaps, process issues, and contractual administration concerns as appropriate.\nContribute to a collaborative and customer-focused project delivery environment.\n\nCloseout & Continuous Improvement\n\nSupport contract closeout activities and final documentation completion.\nCoordinate collection and archiving of final contractual records.\nTrack completion of contractual obligations, warranties, and outstanding actions.\nAssist with lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives.\nSupport development of standardized templates, trackers, and administration processes.\n\nQualifications\n\nRequired/minimum qualifications\n\nMaster's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Business, Finance or related field AND 3+ years experience in data science/analytics, finance, project management, supply chain, and/or operation OR Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Business, Finance or related field AND 4+ years experience in data science/analytics, finance, project management, supply chain, and/or operations OR equivalent experience.\nContract administration, construction administration, project controls, procurement, or related disciplines.\nStrong organizational and document management skills.\nExperience coordinating contract documentation, correspondence, and administrative workflows.\nHigh level of attention to detail and data accuracy.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills.\nAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment.\nProficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and document management systems.\n\nAdditional or preferred qualifications\n\nMaster's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Business, Finance or related field AND 6+ years experience in contracts management, data science/analytics, finance, project management, supply chain, and/or operation OR Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Business, Finance or related field AND 8+ years experience in contracts management, data science/analytics, finance, project management, supply chain, and/or operation OR equivalent experience.\n\nExperience supporting large-scale construction, data center, infrastructure, or industrial projects.\nKnowledge of construction contracts, change management, and commercial governance principles.\nExperience with contract management platforms, Ariba, SAP, SharePoint, or similar systems.\nFamiliarity with project controls, cost management, and procurement processes.\nExposure to claims management, extensions of time, and contract closeout practices.\n\nBackground Check Requirements:\n\nAbility to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:\n\nMicrosoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.\n\n#COICareers | #EPCCareers | #DCDCareers\n\nSourcing and Category Management IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $97,600 - $188,400 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $125,000 - $206,400 per year.\n\nCertain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:\nhttps://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay\n\nThis position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.\n\nMicrosoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. 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Within CO&I, the Engineering Procurement & Construction (EPC) organization is responsible for delivering core datacenter infrastructure for Microsoft’s cloud business. The MS portfolio consists of complex, multi-disciplinary, large scale, multi-year datacenter construction and lease projects. We are looking for a passionate, high-energy individual to help build the cloud datacenters that power the world’s largest online services.\n\nMicrosoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.The\n\nContract Administrator will support construction contract governance, documentation integrity, commercial administration, and change management across large-scale construction projects.\n\nWe are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive Contract Administrator to join our Construction Contracts team in Washington D.C. supporting the delivery of large-scale construction projects. Relocation support will be provided, and successful candidates must relocate or reside within 50 miles of the office location which includes Reston, VA.\n\nThis role plays a critical part in maintaining contractual governance, documentation integrity, and commercial administration throughout the project lifecycle. The successful candidate will support contract execution activities, manage contract records, coordinate contractual communications, and enable effective change management processes while ensuring compliance with company policies and project requirements.\n\nThe ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced project environment, demonstrates strong attention to detail, and takes ownership of ensuring contractual information is accurate, timely, and audit-ready.\n\nResponsibilities\n\nContract Administration & Governance\n\nMaintain contractual records and documentation throughout the project lifecycle.\nAdminister contract management systems, ensuring data accuracy and completeness.\nCoordinate contract execution workflows and maintain fully executed contract files.\nSupport compliance with contractual obligations, governance requirements, and internal approval processes.\nTrack contractual deliverables, notices, obligations, and key contract milestones.\n\nChange Management Support\n\nMaintain change order and variation logs across assigned projects.\nCoordinate collection and organization of supporting documentation related to changes and claims.\nAssist Contract Leads with preparation, routing, and tracking of change order packages.\nMonitor change management workflows and escalate overdue actions or approvals.\nEnsure all approved changes are accurately reflected within contract management systems and reporting tools.\n\nContractual Correspondence & Documentation\n\nDraft, review, format, and issue contractual correspondence under the direction of Contract Leads.\nMaintain notice registers and correspondence logs.\nCoordinate review and approval workflows for formal contractual communications.\nEnsure documentation is filed and accessible in accordance with records management requirements.\nSupport preparation of meeting minutes, action logs, commercial summaries, and stakeholder updates.\n\nCommercial Administration\n\nSupport invoice validation and 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These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:\n\nMicrosoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.\n\n#COICareers | #EPCCareers | #DCDCareers\n\nSourcing and Category Management IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $97,600 - $188,400 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $125,000 - $206,400 per year.\n\nCertain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. 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