Contract Administrator at InPwr in Indianapolis, IN

InPwr, Inc. is looking for a Contract Administrator to join our dynamic team!

This is a full-time onsite position based in Indianapolis, IN, with the opportunity to transition to a hybrid schedule (2 days remote per week) after approximately three months of employment.

We are an award-winning electrical design-build firm headquartered in Indianapolis, IN, with offices in Denver, CO, Los Angeles, CA, and Naples, FL. Named a 2019, 2022, 2023, and 2024 Top Places to Work, we believe in building it better, focus on complex opportunities, and taking the electrical design to the next level, with licenses in over forty states and projects across the nation.

We InPwr people through personal commitment, relentless dedication, and driving results together. Come Join our Team!

The Contract Administrator supports InPwr’s nationwide design‑build electrical contracting projects by reviewing, drafting, negotiating, and managing a wide range of agreements. This role serves as a key partner to project management, field operations, and leadership to protect the company’s interests and manage contractual risk. Working closely with the General Counsel, the Contract Administrator handles contracts with general contractors, owners, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure accuracy, compliance, and successful project execution across commercial and industrial projects.

Qualifications:

• 5-8+ years of contract negotiation experience required
• Construction industry contracting experience strongly preferred
• Experience using AI contract review tools preferred; Smartsheet experience is a plus.
• Exceptional negotiation, written communication, and analytical skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Advanced competency in redlining and editing in Microsoft Word.
• Strong understanding of construction contracting practices, including lien rights, mechanic's liens, bonding requirements, and insurance provisions (CGL, builder’s risk, professional liability).
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.

Education & Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Paralegal certification and/or Associate’s Degree a plus.
• Commercial and Contract Management Associate (CCMA) certification or similar preferred.

Day-to-day tasks include, but not limited to the following:

• Review, draft, and negotiate contracts with general contractors, owners, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Redline and negotiate key terms related to scope, payment, indemnification, insurance, liability, and dispute resolution to protect company interests.
• Administer and track contractual obligations including deadlines, milestones, deliverables, and compliance requirements across active projects.
• Partner with project managers and field teams to resolve contractual issues, scope conflicts, delays, and disputes.
• Support the management of change orders, claims, backcharges, and contract modifications.
• Maintain organized contract databases, templates, clause libraries, and negotiation playbooks.
• Ensure the proper execution, distribution, and archiving of all contracts and supporting documentation.
• Assist General Counsel with document collection for subpoenas and additional legal tasks as assigned.
• Utilize Microsoft Office, document management systems, PDF redlining tools, and AI contract review tools to support contract operations.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance 100% company paid for employees
• Paid vacation & holidays
• 401(k) company match
• 30-day paid sabbatical every 5 years of employment
• Stable employment with a growing company
• Highly competitive salary

Working/ Environment/ Physical Demands to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This is a stationary position that requires frequent sitting or standing, repetitive wrist motions, grasping, speaking, listening, close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Employees in this position must be physically able to efficiently perform the essential functions of the position.

EEO, Drug Free Workplace Safety has always been our priority. Along with the usual protocols to protect our workforce, vendors, and business partners, we’ve implemented additional safety standards, specifically in response to minimizing the possibility of transmission of the COVID-19 virus. Along with CDC recommended guidelines associated with hand-sanitization and safe-distancing, we’ve established procedures to reduce exposure and susceptibility. These include providing personnel with appropriate PPE, limiting non-essential foot traffic, added cleaning protocols, and encouraging open lines of communication for feedback, questions, and concerns. Employment contingent upon successful completion of background investigation and drug screening. Smoke-free workplace. Drug-free work environment according to Federal Law.

InPwr Inc is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status. Our hiring process includes drug & alcohol screening, E-verify, driving record, and background check. InPwr Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Visit us at www.inpwrinc.com to apply online!