Construction Administrator

Description:

Job Purpose

The Construction Administrator will observe construction progress and perform quality control inspections to verify compliance with contract documents. The position requires a multidisciplinary background and a strong grasp of how the Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Technology systems work and interact together, including their components, layouts, and specifications. The Administrator will work with the construction team and project engineers to oversee all aspects of a project's construction. The Administrator will monitor, communicate, and report the status of the construction projects to the team and ensure that submittals and other construction correspondence are responded to in a timely manner.

Duties and Responsibilities

The primary duties and responsibilities of this position include the following:

• Review contract information to determine the project scope and level of CA services
• Review and respond to submittals and RFI’s
• Represent the firm at OAC meetings.
• Conduct and perform quality control site observations
• Prepare field reports for each trip to a project
• Notify the Team Leader and PM of design issues.
• Review pay apps and work with the PM/Accounting team to invoice at appropriate intervals
• Communicate with clients, contractors, and other employees

Continuing Education

Beyond any specific outside education classes taken to maintain professional registration, 10 hours of company continuing education shall be required. This would include attending/teaching in-house discipline or appropriate classes. Although attending vendor classes are encouraged to keep up with technology, this will not count toward the 10 hours of in-house training.

Working Conditions

This position requires night and weekend work at times to complete projects to meet deadlines. Periodic overnight travel may be needed.

Direct Reports

None

Requirements:

Qualifications

The following qualifications are requirements of the position:

• High school degree
• Five years’ experience in construction administration or an equivalent contracting role
• Knowledge and understanding of applicable MEPT codes, standards, and terminologies
• Comprehensive understanding of construction drawings and documents
• Experience with commercial construction
• Knowledge and understanding of basic construction materials, methods, and construction phasing
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, and PlanGrid software
• Proficient in documenting, communicating, and reporting information
• Ability to meet with owners and contractors to resolve conflicts
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Must have reliable transportation

Physical Requirements

The candidate must be able to perform on-site activities, including observing underground trenching and utilities, in-slab foundation pre-pours, and in-walls and above-ceiling observations. The position requires the ability to traverse active construction sites and will require a significant amount of standing, walking, climbing ladders, and stairs to access the work.