Contract Engineer Jobs in Lexington, KY (NOW HIRING)

For over seven decades investor-owned utilities, municipalities, cooperatives, and others have entrusted their electrical construction and maintenance needs to Davis H. Elliot Company, Inc. (Elliot).

Elliot is a full-service electrical contractor specializing in overhead and underground distribution, transmission, substations, lighting, traffic signaling, utility locating and industrial/commercial services.

Become the Backbone of Our Business Operations!

Elliot is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented professional to take charge of contract execution, ensuring accuracy and compliance across multiple business lines. As a Contract Administration Coordinator, you will play a crucial role in maintaining smooth operations, handling key documentation, and supporting decision-makers with precise and timely contract management.

If you excel at keeping things organized, thrive in a dynamic environment, and enjoy managing critical business documents, we want to hear from you!

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Contract Execution & Management: Oversee the full lifecycle of contracts, subcontracts, and other essential business agreements, from initial drafting and negotiation to final execution and renewal.
• Compliance & Accuracy: Ensure all contracts align with company policies and regulatory requirements, minimizing risks and maintaining organizational integrity.
• Project Coordination: Manage multiple contracts simultaneously while fielding requests from managers and executives, adapting to shifting priorities with ease.
• Document Control & Organization: Maintain detailed records, track contract deadlines, and update databases with precision to ensure seamless retrieval and reporting.
• Collaboration & Communication: Work closely with legal, finance, and operations teams to ensure all stakeholders are informed and aligned.

Who We're Looking For:

• Education & Experience: A business degree/certificate or equivalent is beneficial. Paralegal experience or a background in contract administration is highly preferred.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (especially Excel) and Adobe applications is essential.
• Attention to Detail: You have a sharp eye for accuracy and can spot inconsistencies in contracts and legal documents.
• Time Management Mastery: Ability to handle multiple projects, meet deadlines, and adapt to shifting priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication abilities to interact professionally with internal teams and external partners.

Why Join Us?

Be a Key Player - Your work will directly impact business success and compliance.
Grow Your Career - Develop your expertise in contract administration within a dynamic and supportive environment. Learning our contracts is the best way to understand the work we do!
Collaborate with Experts - Work alongside talented professionals in legal, finance, and operations.
Make an Impact - Help drive efficiency and organization in an essential business function.

If you're ready to bring your contract expertise and organizational skills to an exciting and impactful role, apply today!

Benefits/Culture

Today, we are listed among Engineering News-Records Top 150 Specialty Contracting firms. Our success is based on our customers confidence in us; the loyalty, hard work and performance of our people; and the traditions with which Mr. Davis H. Elliot began the company in 1946. We understand that having the best team requires people being treated like family. Some of the benefits we offer our team include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance w/ additional Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401K w/ company match
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• State and Federally accredited Lineman Apprenticeship program 
• Paid Vacation 
• Servant Leadership Training
• Uniforms and PPE provided