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Ericsson
Licensing and Construction Management
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What they do
A Contracts Administrator reviews and manages business contracts for a company or organization. Reviews proposed contract terms and conditions, and communicates and negotiates with clients; confirms that contract terms have been met before a contract is closed out. Oversees the administration of contracts for equipment and supplies; may also deal with surplus or unclaimed property.
$69,640 / year median in Texas
+2% projected growth
Job Description
## Join our Team Ericsson Inc. does not sponsor U.S work authorizations for this job position including U.S. immigration filings for initial and/or change of employer paperwork for H-1's, H-1B1's, E-3's, O-1's, and TN's. Ericsson also does not hire F-1's working on CPT or EAD for this position. About this opportunity This Licensing and Construction Management role is based in the United States and focuses on ensuring Ericsson meets contractor licensing and compliance requirements across multiple states and jurisdictions. You will act as a designated licensing and compliance lead, serving as a company qualifier where required and overseeing licensing risk for the business. You will partner closely with Construction & Engineering, Sourcing, Legal, EHS, Customer Units, Market Area Operations, and external suppliers to ensure construction and infrastructure work complies with laws, regulations, contracts, and Ericsson standards. This role builds long-term in-house expertise in contractor licensing and supports a pipeline of qualified professionals for future needs. What you will do
- Lead and support Ericsson's contractor licensing and qualifier program across multiple U.S. states and jurisdictions
- Maintain visibility of licensing requirements, renewals, and overall compliance status
- Partner with sourcing teams to ensure contractors meet licensing and regulatory requirements before work is awarded
- Help develop and implement contractor licensing standards, processes, and governance
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external agencies on licensing, permitting, and compliance topics
- Support construction compliance reviews, audits, and corrective action programs
- Assist with regulatory reporting and documentation requirements
- Monitor changes in licensing regulations and communicate business impacts
- Develop reports and dashboards to provide executive visibility on compliance performance
- Support field teams in identifying risks related to workmanship, permitting, safety, and code compliance
- Serve as a liaison between operations, sourcing, legal, and construction delivery on licensing and qualifier obligations The skills you bring
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Project Management, or related field, or equivalent industry experience
- 5+ years of experience in construction, telecom infrastructure, utilities, engineering, field operations, supplier management, compliance, or project delivery
- Active General and/or Electrical Contractor (GC/EC) license, or clear progress toward licensure in at least one U.S. state
- Strong organizational and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities in a distributed environment
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to interpret regulatory and licensing requirements
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Willingness to pursue additional licenses, certifications, and professional qualifications as needed