Contract Administrator
Tonawanda, NY - USA
Job Summary
About Montante Solar
From community solar portfolios to commercial rooftops battery storage schools and government projects Montante solar delivers energy solutions built around real-world needs. With experience across every phase of a project our team guides development engineering procurement construction and O & M to ensure each system performs reliably and efficiently.
Role Overview
The Contract Administrative Assistant supports the successful execution of solar construction projects by providing administrative contractual compliance and project coordination support to the Solar Project Management Team. This position plays a critical role in maintaining project documentation supporting compliance requirements coordinating invoicing activities and ensuring accurate and timely project records throughout the project lifecycle.
The ideal candidate is highly organized detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment. This individual serves as a trusted administrative resource to the Project Management team and contributes to the efficient delivery of renewable energy projects from project mobilization through closeout.
Impact
The Contract Administrative Assistant plays a critical role in supporting the successful delivery of solar construction projects by ensuring project documentation compliance requirements contract records procurement activities and administrative processes are completed accurately and on time. Through strong organization attention to detail and proactive coordination this role helps project teams maintain operational efficiency reduce administrative risk and support positive experiences for clients subcontractors vendors and internal stakeholders.
The work performed in this position directly contributes to project compliance financial accuracy and effective communication across multiple active projects. By providing dependable administrative support throughout the project lifecycle the Contract Administrative Assistant enables the Project Management team to focus on project execution while helping ensure projects remain organized responsive and positioned for success.
Key Responsibilities
Project Administration & Document Control
- Perform new job setup including entry into Procore establishing project templates for insurance subcontracts etc. and logging contractual requirements.
- Support document control activities to ensure project records remain organized accurate and current.
- Assist with the preparation distribution tracking and filing of RFIs submittals correspondence and project documentation.
Contract & Compliance Administration
- Assist with prevailing wage apprenticeship utilization insurance and other project compliance requirements.
- Collect organize and maintain subcontractor compliance documentation and supporting records.
- Monitor administrative deadlines and submission requirements to support project compliance.
- Coordinate documentation flow between subcontractors project teams owners and third-party compliance administrators.
- Escalate documentation deficiencies missing submissions or compliance concerns to Project Managers.
Financial Administration & Procurement Support
- Process vendor and subcontractor invoices through established workflows and approval processes.
- Support owner billing activities by assembling documentation and maintaining organized billing records.
- Assist with preparation of lien waivers and supporting project documentation.
- Complete credit applications for new vendors
Project Coordination & Closeout Support
- Support project mobilization activities and routine site administration requirements.
- Organize closeout documentation including warranties as-built records commissioning documentation and operation and maintenance manuals.
- Support the development documentation and continuous improvement of administrative procedures templates and workflows.
- Perform additional duties as assigned in support of project operations.
Core Competencies & Skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Effective communication and follow-up skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Customer service mindset.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to learn systems and processes quickly.
Travel Required
Occasional local travel to project sites company offices meetings and training events
Qualifications & Experience
- Associates degree in Business Administration Construction Management Project Management Accounting or a related field.
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience in project administration contract administration construction administration office administration or a related support role.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel Word Outlook and Teams.
- Demonstrated experience coordinating documentation tracking deadlines and managing administrative processes.
Preferred
- Bachelors degree in a related field.
- Experience in construction renewable energy engineering or project-based industries.
- Knowledge of prevailing wage public work or contract compliance requirements.
- Experience working with Procore or similar project management software platforms.
- Experience supporting project management operations or construction teams.
Compensation Package:
- Competitive base wages starting between $55000 and $70000 ($26.44 to $33.65) base per year with annual review and bonus opportunity.
- A comprehensive benefit package including medical insurance with employer contribution towards premium employer paid life insurance and employer paid long term disability
- 401k Retirement plan with 4% employer match and immediate vesting starting first of the month after hire date
- Generous paid time off (starting at 15 days per calendar year) and 8 paid holidays
- Financial insurance protection options which include short- and long-term disability accidental death & dismemberment insurance critical illness and accident insurancelegal and identity theft options and pet insurance.
- Community and Employee engagement events and initiatives
Required Experience:
Junior IC