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,

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