Senior Contract Administrator

STV is seeking an experienced Senior Contract Administrator III to join our PMCM team in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin. This full-time, on-site role is responsible for overseeing prime contract and subcontract administration, project setup, project accounting support, and contract compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

The Senior Contract Administrator serves as a key resource to project teams and stakeholders, providing guidance on complex contractual matters, ensuring alignment with contractual and financial requirements, and supporting successful project execution and closeout. This position requires strong technical expertise, sound judgment, analytical problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced project environment.

Responsibilities

Contract Administration

• Oversee the administration of prime contracts and subcontracts across assigned projects.
• Ensure subcontract agreements are properly executed and maintained for all subconsultants.
• Serve as the primary resource for contract-related questions and compliance matters throughout the project lifecycle.

Project Setup & Financial Oversight

• Review and establish new projects, ensuring alignment with contractual terms, billing requirements, and internal procedures.
• Monitor project budget changes against contract documentation and coordinate resolution of discrepancies with project and accounting teams.
• Support project accounting activities by ensuring contractual and financial requirements are accurately maintained.

Project Support & Closeout

• Partner with project teams and stakeholders to address complex contract issues and provide practical solutions.
• Identify projects that are eligible for closeout and facilitate the timely, accurate completion of closeout activities.

Leadership & Problem Solving

• Apply advanced contract administration expertise and sound judgment to resolve complex contractual and operational challenges.
• Determine appropriate methods and procedures for new assignments while working independently on high-level responsibilities.
• Provide guidance, mentoring, and support to junior contract administration staff and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred (relevant field preference above others)
• Minimum of 10 years of experience relevant to the position description
• Extensive contract administration experience, preferably within PM/CM, engineering, construction, or professional services environments.
• Strong knowledge of contract terms, project accounting, budgeting, and billing requirements.
• Proven ability to analyze complex contractual and financial information and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

Compensation Range:

$99,431.03 - $113,635.46

STV offers the following benefits • Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) • Disability insurance • Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment • 401(k) Plan • Retirement Counseling • Employee Assistance Program • Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days) • Paid Holidays (9 days) • Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) • Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) • Continuing Education Program • Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

Not sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you to apply if STV’s work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.