Construction Administrator

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Shive-Hattery is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Construction Administrator to join our team, in either our Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, or West Des Moines office location. As a Construction Administrator, you will serve as our design team’s on-site liaison during the construction phase of projects. This role ensures that construction activities align with the design intent, specifications, and quality standards. The Construction Administrator monitors progress, facilitates communication between stakeholders, and helps resolve field issues in real time.

Experience and Qualifications :

• Background in Architecture, Construction Management, Owner’s Construction Representation, Facilities Management, Construction Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in construction administration or site observation, preferably with an architectural firm.
• Understanding of architectural drawings, specifications, and construction processes.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in construction management software (e.g., Newforma, Procore, Bluebeam, Submittal Exchange, Revit, AutoCAD).
• Ability to travel to job sites and work in a field environment.
• Other preferred Qualifications : Architectural licensure or working toward licensure, OSHA 10 / 30 construction certification, graduate of MBI training programs.

Requirements :

Site Observation & Reporting :

Coordination & Communication :

Resource for the Design Team Members :

Quality Assurance :

Documentation & Review :

Problem Solving :

Why Shive-Hattery?

Our learning and teaching culture is founded on collaboration. You will learn from and teach other employees while working across disciplines. You will grow your skills and continue your professional growth at Shive-Hattery.

Shive-Hattery offers an outstanding and competitive total compensation package including competitive pay and over 35 different benefits.

Benefit Highlights

Shive-Hattery offers a flexible work environment and supports balancing personal and professional responsibilities. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.