Architect: Site Assessment & Construction Admin (Remote)

SGA Design Group•Tulsa, OK

4d•Remote

About The Position

SGA Design Group is seeking a detail-oriented Architect to lead construction administration and site assessment for national, high-volume building programs. The role oversees construction in the field and helps ensure alignment among design intent, construction documents, and built conditions. It also includes project coordination and may include construction-document quality review. The Architect manages multiple projects independently and travels extensively, including frequent overnight and multi-day trips to active construction sites. National travel of up to 75% is required. Responsibilities span construction administration, site assessments, project management and scheduling, and quality control. The Architect conducts site visits and assessments, documents findings, coordinates with clients, contractors, consultants, and internal teams, and tracks project deliverables from initial assessment through construction and closeout. The role may also require renting vehicles for business travel, subject to the rental provider’s eligibility requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture.
At least 10 years of experience, with a strong emphasis on construction administration.
Strong knowledge of construction methods, detailing, and code compliance.
Demonstrated ability to manage construction-phase communication and problem-solving.
Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
Ability to work independently across multiple concurrent projects.
Ability to travel nationally up to 75%, including frequent overnight and multi-day trips.
Ability to meet applicable rental-car-provider eligibility requirements when renting vehicles for business travel.

Nice To Haves

Licensed Architect.
Experience with national retail or high-volume rollout programs.
Proficiency in Revit.

Responsibilities

Conduct regular construction site visits to verify progress, quality, and compliance with construction documents and project scope.
Review and respond promptly to RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, and field inquiries.
Identify and resolve field conditions, conflicts, and unforeseen issues, providing direction to contractors and stakeholders.
Document site visits with detailed reports, photographs, and action items.
Collaborate with clients, contractors, and internal teams to maintain project momentum and resolve issues.
Ensure constructed work aligns with design intent, client standards, and applicable codes.
Support project closeout, including punch walks and final verification.
Travel nationally to conduct on-site evaluations, field measurements, and existing-condition assessments.
Prepare post-scope-trip documentation, including reports, sketches, and scope narratives.
Communicate daily with internal team members while traveling to provide updates and coordinate next steps.
Use travel time effectively to complete documentation and coordination tasks.
Manage assigned projects from site assessment through construction and closeout.
Coordinate and schedule site visits, surveys, and construction-phase activities.
Track milestones, deliverables, and deadlines to support timely completion.
Maintain communication with internal teams, consultants, clients, and contractors.
Identify project risks proactively and develop solutions to maintain schedule and budget.
Participate in internal quality-control reviews of construction documents and project deliverables.
Verify the accuracy, completeness, and coordination of drawings before issuance.
Ensure documents align with client standards, brand requirements, and regulatory codes.
Identify discrepancies, omissions, and coordination issues and work with project teams to resolve them.
Provide feedback on recurring issues and best practices to support continuous improvement.