Contracts Administrator (Preston Pipelines Infrastructure)

With over 55 years of experience and a team of 450+ employees, Preston Companies is built on a foundation of Quality, Integrity, and Service. At Preston Pipelines, we deliver reliable underground utility installations for projects of all sizes, supported by skilled teams and modern, sustainable equipment. Your success matters. We offer a collaborative, inclusive work environment with opportunities for growth, professional development, and work-life balance—so you can build a rewarding career while making a real impact. Preston Companies is proud to be recognized as a 2025 Bay Area Best Places to Work winner by the San Francisco Business Times and the Silicon Valley Business Journal —marking our fifth consecutive year on the list and a #4 ranking in the 100-199 employee category. This recognition reflects our strong culture and the people who make Preston a great place to work. Position Overview Preston is looking for dynamic individual to assist with our contract administration process. A reliable and dependable individual to facilitate and coordinate our CLM process. Someone who is very detail-oriented and organized to meticulously track and monitor every step of the CLM process. A clear and over-communicator. Ability to adapt quickly to changes in urgency and prioritize effectively to meet deadlines. Additionally, either already capable or willing to learn to be an asset to aid in reviews and negotiations as needed. The overall goal of this position is to support and optimize contracts and compliance management processes and procedures to minimize overall turnaround times. Key Responsibilities Support Contracts Manager Control portions of the Contract Lifecycle Management process as follows: Coordination Sending and receiving contract communications on behalf of the Contracts Manager Internally with multiple departments Externally to lower-tiers, others as needed. Circulation Distributing and circulating contracts and contract information to multiple departments including payroll, operations, dispatch, etc. Documentation and Tracking Update and track information in different contract logs (e.g. All contracts log for historical and active jobs, Master Agreements logs for upper and lower tiers for all companies) Saving correspondences and documents to the appropriate locations Responsible for the drafting, coordination, distribution, review, and negotiation of lower-tier Master Agreements utilizing existing templates. Negotiate lower-tier one-time agreements, as necessary. Review contracts and create review summaries/ cheat sheets, as necessary. Help develop and/or improve contract and compliance SOPs, as necessary.

Qualifications Preferred:

College degree in an equivalent field Experience in construction or AEC industries. Compensation & Benefits We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and career growth.

Pay Range:

$82,000-$102,000, annually, based on experience and role requirements

Health & Wellness:

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options

Financial Benefits:

Retirement savings plans with potential employer contributions

Paid Time Off:

Paid holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO)

Professional Development:

Access to training, certifications, and opportunities for career advancement

Employee Support:

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness resources

Additional Perks:

Additional company-provided and voluntary benefits may be available based on eligibility Location This position hybrid based out of Milpitas, CA. Expect to do some travel within the Bay Area and Sacramento. Equal Employment Opportunity Preston Companies is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. If this role sounds like a great fit, we'd love to hear from you!