How much does a Contracts Administrator I - Construction make in Allentown, PA? The average Contracts Administrator I - Construction salary in Allentown, PA is $66,139 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $60,720 and $73,357. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Contracts Administrator I - Construction Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Contracts Administrator I - Construction Salary $55,787 Allentown,PA February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Contracts Administrator I - Construction Salary $60,720 Allentown,PA February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Contracts Administrator I - Construction Salary $66,139 Allentown,PA February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Contracts Administrator I - Construction Salary $73,357 Allentown,PA February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Contracts Administrator I - Construction Salary $79,929 Allentown,PA February 26, 2024
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What skills does a Contracts Administrator I - Construction need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Analysis: Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.

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RFP: A request for proposal (RFP) is a business document that announces a project, describes it, and solicits bids from qualified contractors to complete it.

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Construction Management: Construction management (CM) is a professional service that uses specialized, project management techniques to oversee the planning, design, and construction of a project, from its beginning to its end. The purpose of CM is to control a project's time / delivery, cost and quality—sometimes referred to as a project management triangle or "triple constraints." CM is compatible with all project delivery systems, including design-bid-build, design-build, CM At-Risk and Public Private Partnerships. Professional construction managers may be reserved for lengthy, large-scale, high budget undertakings (commercial real estate, transportation infrastructure, industrial facilities, and military infrastructure), called capital projects.

Analysis 3.44%
RFP 2.24%
Construction Management 1.55%
Others 92.77%

Job Description for Contracts Administrator I - Construction

Contracts Administrator I - Construction assists in the preparation, review, and administration of contractual proposals relating to construction projects. Responsible for preparing bids and negotiating specifications for materials, equipment, manpower, or other construction services. Being a Contracts Administrator I - Construction secures all necessary approvals and ensures that standard company procedures are followed. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Contracts Administrator I - Construction typically reports to a supervisor or manager. To be a Contracts Administrator I - Construction typically requires 0 to 2 years of related experience. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Career Path for Contracts Administrator I - Construction

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For Contracts Administrator I - Construction, the upper level is Contracts Administrator II - Construction and then progresses to Contracts Administrator IV - Construction.

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Contracts Administrator I - Construction salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Contracts Administrator I - Construction, the highest Contracts Administrator I - Construction salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Contracts Administrator I - Construction salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Contracts Administrator I - Construction salary is in Miami, FL, where the Contracts Administrator I - Construction salary is 2.9% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.9%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 5.5%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 17.5%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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