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Stepan

Contractor Administrator Manager

Elwood, IL · On-site

$139K/yr

The Contractor Administrator manages onsite execution of thirdparty contractors supporting ... Associate's degree or equivalent experience in Industrial Maintenance, Construction Management, or ...

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Contractor Associates are professionals who support the operations of a contractor or contracting business. Their responsibilities often include assisting with project management, coordinating with clients and subcontractors, managing documentation, and ensuring compliance with regulations. They play a key role in facilitating communication and helping projects run smoothly from start to finish. Contractor Associates may work in various sectors such as construction, engineering, or facilities management, depending on the employer’s focus.

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To thrive as a Contractor Associate, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and knowledge of contract management processes, often supported by a relevant bachelor’s degree. Familiarity with contract management software, Microsoft Office Suite, and possibly certification in contract administration (such as NCMA’s Certified Federal Contracts Manager) is typical. Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities help build effective relationships with vendors and internal teams. These skills ensure accurate, compliant contract execution and efficient collaboration, which are critical for organizational success.

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Contractor Associates often juggle several projects at once, which can present challenges such as prioritizing tasks, tracking project progress, and ensuring clear communication among stakeholders. Time management is crucial, as is staying organized with documentation, contracts, and deadlines. Collaborating effectively with contractors, clients, and internal teams helps prevent miscommunications and ensures that projects are completed on time and within budget.
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Contractor Administrator Manager

Stepan

Elwood, IL • On-site

$139K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Job Description

The Contractor Administrator manages onsite execution of thirdparty contractors supporting maintenance and repair activities. This role ensures contractor work is performed in compliance with safety requirements, contractual obligations, and approved scopes of work. Responsibilities include verifying contractor scheduling, qualifications, training, and work authorization to support disciplined execution aligned with maintenance plans and operations priorities.

Planning & Scheduling Enablement

  • Coordinate contractor availability with Maintenance Planning/Scheduling and Operations for routine, backlog, shutdown/turnaround, and emergency work.
  • Ensure all required pre-job documentation is complete and approved prior to execution (e.g., JSA/JHA, permits, LOTO, confined space, lift and hot work plans).

Onboarding & Qualification

  • Verify contractor company and individual worker compliance with site requirements, including orientations, safety training, craft qualifications, medical/fitforduty, and drug/alcohol programs.
  • Maintain current contractor rosters, site access badges, competency records, and insurance certificates (as provided by Procurement).

Work Execution Controls

  • Facilitate work permitting, site access, escorting (as required), and coordination of area ownership with Operations.
  • Monitor daily contractor execution against plan for safety, quality, productivity, and scope compliance; identify and escalate execution barriers.
  • Request additional contractor resources through established noncommercial channels.
  • Confirm field progress, work order updates, and closures in the CMMS (e.g., SAP), ensuring accurate labor, time, and material confirmations by responsible parties.

Performance Management

  • Collaborates with Procurement to establish contract KPIs that are reasonable, measurable, and commercially viable-ensuring performance indicators can be effectively tracked without adding unnecessary cost to the services provided.
  • Work with third-party contractors to establish, monitor and report performance against KPIs (safety, schedule adherence, rework/quality, productivity); provide feedback to contractors and internal stakeholders.
  • Capture objective evidence of performance issues and report them promptly to contractors to enable timely corrections and escalate persistent or unresolved issues to Maintenance leadership and Procurement for commercial remedies where applicable.
  • Provides operational input to Procurement (e.g., performance metrics, safety history, schedule adherence, quality indices)

HSE & Compliance

  • Enforce site EHS standards and applicable PSM requirements related to contractor work, including Contractor Safety, MOC participation, PreStartup Safety Reviews, and Safe Work Permitting.
  • Participate in audits, field observations, toolbox talks, and incident investigations; track and drive corrective actions to closure (noncommercial). 

Quality & Technical Verification

  • Verify work completion in accordance with approved work packs, drawings, procedures, and OEM specifications.
  • Coordinate required inspections and NDE activities.
  • Collect turnover documentation, asbuilt updates, and confirm proper demobilization and site housekeeping 
Qualifications
  • 5+ years in maintenance/turnaround/contractor coordination within chemical, refining, or heavy industrial environments.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of safe work permitting, PSM/OSHA contractor safety, lockout/tagout, confined space, hot work, elevated work, and lifting/rigging practices.
  • Proficiency with CMMS (SAP/Maximo/IFS), scheduling tools (Primavera/MS Project), and digital permit systems.
  • Strong understanding of QA/QC practices, drawing/Isometric review, and inspection/NDE workflows.
  • Must be able to climb stairs and lift a minimum of 20 pounds.
Education
  • Associate's degree or equivalent experience in Industrial Maintenance, Construction Management, or related field; Bachelor's preferred.

Pay Range: $ 103,000 - $139,000

The salary range for this position is determined by considering a variety of factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, and the location of the position.

At Stepan Company our comprehensive benefits package includes:

  • Discretionary Bonus
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401K with Match
  • Profit Sharing
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (STD / LTD)
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Reactions - Recognition Program
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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Stepan Company does not accept or retain unsolicited resumes or phone calls and/or respond to them or to any third party representing job seekers.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Established in 1932, Stepan Company is a major manufacturer of basic and intermediate chemicals including surfactants, polymers, as well as specialty ingredients that go into consumer, household, and institutional products such as laundry detergents, shampoos, and surface cleaners. Stepan Company currently has 19 global manufacturing locations and over 2,400 employees. We have a strong record of growth. Our growth allows us to provide meaningful career opportunities and stability to our team members. We have big goals at Stepan and know every team member will be crucial to achieving our objectives. Regardless of function, we are looking for team members who bring with them a growth mindset, an entrepreneurial spirit, and the ability to thrive in an evolving environment.

We celebrate diversity at Stepan and are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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