Licensing & Contracts Administrator

Sachse Construction

Sachse Construction

Detroit, MI, USA
Posted on Mar 21, 2026

Licensing & Contracts Administrator

Job Locations US-MI-Detroit
ID
2026-4475
Category
Legal & Compliance
Position Type
Regular Full-Time

Overview

The Licensing & Contract Administrator is responsible for managing company and project licensing requirements while administering construction contracts, subcontracts, and related documentation. This role ensures regulatory compliance, contractual accuracy, and risk mitigation across all projects and jurisdictions. This role is critical to maintaining compliance, protecting the company from regulatory and contractual risk, and ensuring operational efficiency across a multi-state commercial construction portfolio

Building Trust. Building Partnerships. Building Careers.

Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Detroit, Sachse Construction has built millions of square feet of commercial, retail, multifamily, and institutional space throughout the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico.

Our signature asset is our unmatched reputation of integrity, quality, and reliability. Our commitment to our core values — do the right thing, have passion and enthusiasm, pursue excellence by constantly raising the bar, and do whatever it takes — has earned the trust of clients from national retail chains to private and institutional owners.

In addition to providing a unique and exceptional customer service experience to our clients, we strive to provide an engaging atmosphere for our team members. Our team members have access to all of the essential benefits and perks, plus:

  • Unlimited PTO
  • Role-Specific Training + Mentoring
  • Award-Winning ‘Project:U’ Wellness Program
  • Social Mission Committee + Philanthropic Activities
  • Bi-weekly Professional Massages
  • Financial Lunch and Learns

We have been repeatedly recognized with several national and local awards, including:

  • Best and Brightest Company to Work For
  • Best and Brightest in Wellness
  • Top Workplace
  • Certified Great Place to Work

Responsibilities

Licensing & Regulatory Compliance

  • Manage and maintain all company business licenses, contractor licenses, and registrations at the local, state, and federal levels
  • Track licensing requirements by jurisdiction and ensure timely renewals, updates, and filings
  • Prepare and submit license applications, renewals, amendments, and supporting documentation
  • Coordinate licensing requirements for new markets, entities, and project locations
  • Maintain an accurate, audit-ready licensing database and compliance calendar
  • Verify subcontractor licensing and registration compliance as required by contract and law
  • Monitor regulatory and licensing changes and communicate impacts to internal stakeholder
  • Support audits, regulatory inquiries, and due diligence requests related to licensing

Contract & Document Administration

  • Prepare, process, and administer contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, amendments, and change orders
  • Ensure contracts align with company standards, legal requirements, and project-specific terms
  • Coordinate contract execution, including signatures, insurance certificates, bonds, and required exhibits
  • Maintain complete and organized contract files for all projects
  • Track key contractual deadlines, notice requirements, and compliance obligations
  • Assist project teams with contract interpretation and administrative requirements
  • Coordinate with Legal on contract reviews, revisions, and risk-related provisions
  • Support subcontractor onboarding, including compliance documentation and contract setup
  • Assist with audits, claims, disputes, and project closeout by providing contract and compliance documentation

Qualifications

  • Demonstrates and models Sachse Construction’s core values
  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred (Business, Construction Management, Legal Studies, or related field)
  • 3+ years of experience in construction administration, contract administration, licensing, or compliance
  • Experience with commercial construction contracts and subcontract administration
  • Familiarity with contractor licensing requirements across multiple jurisdictions strongly preferred

Disclosure

Our company is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that is strives for inclusion. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or any other protected group. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting our VP of People, Myra Ebarb, at mebarb@sachse.net from People and Perks with any questions or requests for accommodation.

To all recruitment agencies: We do not accept non partner agreement agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our team members, partners, or any other company location. We are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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