Sr. Construction Administrator - Mission Critical

Sr. Construction Administrator - Mission Critical

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Overview

A recognized leader in construction administration who provides technical leadership and acts as an advisor on large scale projects. Possesses strong communication skills, a flexible attitude, ability to solve problems creatively and ability to foster and manage effective client relationships. Responsible for high-impact decisions in application of codes and building systems. Endorses the firm's values by personally influencing client service, innovation and communication.

Responsibilities

• Manages and leads team through Construction Phase Activities for several concurrent projects, including jobsite meetings, correspondence, submittals and payment application reviews
• Works closely and diligently with Owner, Architect / Engineer Team, and Contractor representatives to achieve project goals / requirements, and employs standard protocol for communication with and between team members to include the Owner, Architect / Engineer team and Contractor representatives
• Proactively applies knowledge of codes and all types of building systems (architectural, civil, structural, etc.) to projects
• Reviews and manages Requests for Information (RFI) and submittals and maintains current documents using HKS' construction document management software
• Effectively communicates with design team to gain understanding of design intent
• Coordinates with design team, issues required document revisions and communicates legal ramifications of changes to the contract documents during construction phase
• Monitors owner and / or contractor directed changes for requests that fall outside of basic services agreement; notifies PM of any potential additional services
• Checks submittals (i.e., shop drawings and product data) to determine conformance with project contract documents, design intent as well as HKS standards, best practices and quality expectations
• Performs periodic site visits, observations and inspections and prepares field reports
• Interprets results of laboratory tests and implements the necessary course of action required by test results
• Applies knowledge of the effect of atmospheric conditions on building materials and components during and after construction, to include the practice of quality assurance
• Evaluates cost-related aspects of the project and administers change orders, proposed changes, construction change directives, substitutions, time delays and payment applications in accordance with contract and project requirements
• Provides feedback about issues for improvements (constructability, material appropriateness, clarity, function, equipment coordination, etc.) to project team
• Builds consensus among team members and achieve project goals by facilitating communication between Owner, Architect, Contractor and Consultants and by maintaining current knowledge of the Owner-Architect Agreement, Owner-Contractor Agreement, Architect-Consultant Agreement and any additional services agreements
• Resolves issues with inspectors and other authorities having jurisdiction while maintaining current knowledge of applicable codes for project
• Leads and collaborates in team meetings to discuss project issues, technical issues and coordination with other disciplines
• Responsible for preparing and / or reviewing meeting minutes and appropriate documents for consultant coordination meetings
• Travel may be required

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Licenses and Certifications

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

If you currently work for HKS, please submit your application via the Internal Careers Portal

HKS is an EEO / AA Employer : M / F / Disabled / Veteran

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Architecture and Planning

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