Job Description
Contract Administrator – Heavy Civil Construction (California)
Location: California | Company: Mountain Cascade, Inc .
Mountain Cascade is seeking an experienced Contract Administrator to support our Heavy Civil Construction operations throughout California. As a leading contractor in the industry, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality infrastructure projects in a collaborative and safety-focused environment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organizational skills, knowledge of California labor laws, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced project setting.
Position Summary:
The Contract Administrator plays a critical role in managing the full lifecycle of subcontracts, trucking, material supply, and consultant agreements. This includes drafting, negotiation, execution, compliance, and contract close-out. The position works closely with Project Management, Legal, and Procurement to ensure all contractual activities align with Mountain Cascade’s standards and California regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Draft, review, and negotiate subcontracts, trucking, consultant, and purchase order agreements based on project scopes and California construction requirements.
- Work with Project Managers to convert quotes and scopes into executable contracts.
- Track and maintain a contract log to monitor status, execution, and compliance documentation.
- Ensure compliance with California-specific requirements including:
- AB5 (independent contractor classification)
- DIR registration, prevailing wage laws, and skilled & trained workforce standards
- Manage subcontractor insurance, bonding, business licenses, and compliance documents before mobilization.
- Act as the OCIP Administrator on applicable projects.
- Coordinate with accounting and procurement to align contract values and purchase orders.
- Process and maintain contract change orders, amendments, and close-out documentation.
- Support subcontractor onboarding, prequalification, and compliance tracking.
- Communicate with Legal and Risk Management regarding contract terms, exceptions, and disputes.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 3–5 years of experience in contract administration within heavy civil or public works construction (California experience required).
- Strong understanding of California labor and construction law, including AB5 and public agency compliance.
- Familiarity with OCIP/CCIP insurance programs and vendor onboarding.
- Proficient with Sage and Microsoft Office.
- Highly organized, proactive, and effective communicator.
To Apply:
Please send your resume to hr @mountaincascade.com
Job Tags
Contract work, For contractors, For subcontractor, Work at office,