Six Figure Work

Contracts/Subcontract Administrator - Heavy Civil Construction

Tutor Perini

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Base salary $140K  to $180K

Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in New York, NY

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  • LocationNew York, NY
  • WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
  • Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
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About this job

***Expected salary range for this position is $140,000 – $180,000 depending upon experience***

This position is required to be on-site, Monday through Friday.

NO STAFFING AGENCY CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future

Frontier-Kemper, a Tutor Perini Company, is seeking a Contracts/Subcontract Administrator to join our Manhattan Tunnel Project in New York, New York.

About Frontier-Kemper

Excellence in Underground and Heavy Civil Construction

At Frontier-Kemper, we specialize in heavy civil construction and underground mine development. We are known for our expertise in engineering and the construction of deep shafts and tunnels of all sizes and complexities. Our goal is to be the industry’s best source, and best value, for complete turn-key construction, engineering and design-build services and related products.

Frontier-Kemper-Tutor Perini joint venture was awarded the Manhattan Tunnel Project, part of the Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP). A $1.18 billion design-build contract from the Gateway Development Commission for the HTP which aims to enhance rail resiliency by adding two new tracks between New York and New Jersey and rehabilitating the storm-damaged North River Tunnel. The project includes designing and constructing twin 30-foot diameter, 700-foot-long tunnels under the Hudson River, connecting to existing tunnels beneath Hudson Yards, and an access shaft at 12th Avenue, later serving as a ventilation facility.

Extraordinary Projects Need Exceptional Talent

DESCRIPTION:

As a Contracts/Subcontract Administrator at Frontier-Kemper, reporting to the Project Manager, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Review, draft, and manage contracts, subcontracts, and amendments in compliance with project and company requirements.

  • Monitor contract execution and compliance, addressing any deviations or disputes.

  • Monitor subcontractor performance, ensuring compliance with contract terms, schedules, and deliverables.

  • Maintain organized contract documentation, records, and correspondence.

  • Prepare reports on contract status, change orders, and subcontractor performance.

  • Track and process contract changes, modifications, and variations.

  • Analyze the cost, schedule, and legal impact of contract changes.

  • Maintain a log of all contract changes and ensure timely approvals.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field.

  • 3+ years of experience in contract administration, subcontract management or change order management in the construction industry.

  • Experience on large heavy civil infrastructure projects w public sector clients in dense urban environment a plus.  

  • Strong understanding of construction contracts, subcontract agreements, and legal frameworks.

  • Ability to manage multiple contracts, subcontracts, and change orders simultaneously.

  • Detail-oriented approach to tracking and maintaining contract documentation.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills for preparing reports, contract documents, and correspondence.

Frontier-Kemper builds extraordinary projects, and we need exceptional talent. Join us and together we will build the future.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Source: Tutor Perini on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)

Pay in context

This role's base floor ($140,000) is above 23% of the 322 Legal roles in New York listed on this site; 6 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $180,000; the middle half runs from $140,000 to $226,875.

Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 8, 2026.

This range next to 6 other live Tutor Perini roles with the nearest advertised base floor
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This range next to 6 other live Tutor Perini roles with the nearest advertised base floor
RolePublished base
Contracts/Subcontract Administrator - Heavy Civil Construction (this listing)$140K - $180K
Principal IT Business Applications (Workday)$140K - $200K
Quality Control Engineer$140K - $180K
Senior Estimator$140K - $170K
VDC Manager$140K - $180K
EHS Representative - Kensico-Eastview Connection Tunnel Project$145K - $165K
Project Manager$135K - $180K

Same $100K to $400K scale as every card. All Tutor Perini roles · How to read the bar

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2026-09-20
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Location as the employer wrote it: New York, NY

***Expected salary range for this position is $140,000 – $180,000 depending upon experience***

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