Contract Administrator Position Available In Anderson, South Carolina

Contract Administrator Find Great People Anderson, SC 29626 Contracts Administrator – $1B+

Capital Construction Project Location:

Anderson, SC (2025) → Defiance, OH (2026-2027)

Reports To:

Project Controls Manager Industry:

Industrial/Process Manufacturing Project Type:

Large-scale greenfield site – 1.5M sq. ft. buildout on 800-acre site. Role Summary We’re hiring a Contracts Administrator to support a multibillion-dollar industrial construction project, overseeing full-cycle contract support for the build of a major paper manufacturing facility. This is a technical, documentation-heavy role within the Project Controls Team, helping manage contractor onboarding, RFP development, bid evaluations, and post-award change management.

Key Responsibilities Bid Development & Pre-Award:

Prepare RFP packages: Scope of Work, Schedule of Values, and bid response templates Incorporate engineering drawings/specs provided by design firms (Wisconsin & OH) Collaborate with technical leads and engineers to finalize bid documents Research and prequalify contractors for bid participation Conduct pre-bid meetings, coordinate bidder Q&A, and issue addenda Evaluate contractor bids using quantity and cost benchmarking Draft executive summaries of bid evaluations for leadership review

Contract Administration & Post-Award:

Serve as liaison between procurement, engineering, and construction teams Assist with contract negotiations to secure favorable terms Support day-to-day administration post-award, including: Scope changes, change order evaluations, proposal solicitations Reviewing submitted pricing and validating estimates vs. benchmarks Take meeting notes, maintain documentation, and manage version control of contract documents

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience) 5-10 years in Contracts, Procurement, or Project Controls for industrial or capital construction projects Familiarity with contract types: Lump Sum, Unit Rate, Cost Plus, and Time & Materials Able to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications Strong MS Office proficiency, especially Excel and Word; MS Project or Primavera preferred Excellent written/verbal communication, organization, and attention to detail Comfortable working in a high-traffic construction site trailer environment Must handle sensitive project data with confidentiality and professionalism

Project Details & Timeline:

Start:

Summer 2025 in Anderson, SC (initial bid/buyout phase)

Relocation:

Transition to Defiance, OH in Jan 2026 for on-site contract administration

Duration:

Through Q2 2027 (approx. 2+ years total) #tech

Job Types:

Full-time, Contract Pay:

$50.00 – $75.00 per hour

Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to

Friday Work Location:

In person