Project Administrator
Commercial Real Estate Construction - Mixed Asset Portfolio
Seattle, WA | In-office
Hirewell has been exclusively retained by a leading commercial real estate investment firm to lead the search for a Project Administrator in Seattle, WA. This is an on-site role supporting national capital improvement, tenant improvement, and asset management projects across a diverse portfolio that includes office, retail, multifamily, and data center properties. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of experience with a general contractor, a degree in architecture or construction management, and strong organizational and technical skills. This role offers a clear growth path to Project Manager within 2–3 years.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and support capital improvement, maintenance, and sustainability projects across a national portfolio.
- Track and maintain documentation for acquisitions, capital projects, and maintenance issues.
- Review capital project schedules, contracts, drawings, change orders, and pay applications for accuracy.
- Analyze property condition reports and project budgets during acquisition phases.
- Organize and maintain digital file structures and project records.
- Review tenant improvement (TI) drawings, RFPs, design documents, and vendor contracts.
- Produce meeting minutes and communicate effectively with clients, vendors, and internal teams.
- Provide input to improve project processes, increase efficiency, and enhance outcomes.
- Participate in project and property calls and report key updates to leadership.
Requirements
3–5 years of experience working for a General Contractor (GC).Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Construction Management, or related field.Strong understanding of construction documents, systems, and permitting processes.Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and ability to quickly learn new platforms.Familiarity with Procore, Bluebeam, and / or Yardi.Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.Personable, team-oriented, and comfortable in a client-facing role.Experience with tenant improvement (TI) projects.Background in reviewing RFPs, contracts, and technical reports.Benefits
$90,000–$100,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications.Medical, dental, vision, PTO