Construction Administration Manager

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers and Architects•El Paso, TX

2d•$150,000 - $180,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Wilson & Company is seeking a Construction Administration Local Practice Lead to provide leadership and guidance in the execution of our growth vision. The role will include management and technical delivery of the Construction Administration and Inspection/Observation (CA) business in New Mexico and West Texas. The candidate will also be expected to develop strong working relationships with other construction services practice leads across the company to strengthen our strategic and resource management responsibilities. This is an established service line for Wilson & Company in New Mexico with several staff on assignment throughout the State.

Requirements

A minimum of 10 years of experience working in Construction Management/Construction Administration field.
A construction management or construction engineering 4-year degree or related and/or higher degree with the ability to obtain and professional engineering license in New Mexico and/or Texas.
Broad understanding of construction principles and processes.
Established and proven business relationships with private, municipal, and state clients.
Significant experience that demonstrates successful management and financial responsibility of the CA business.
Excellence in managing project pursuits, preparing proposals, and working with marketing staff.
Experience with recruiting and retaining talented staff.
Proficiency using the Microsoft Office Suite software.

Nice To Haves

High level of confidence and strong work ethic, with proven teamwork and problem-solving abilities.
Inherent high degree of interpersonal and effective communication skills.
Desire to mentor, develop and work with younger professionals.
Technical and managerial competence to lead multi-disciplinary teams and manage a wide range of projects.
Embrace a One Company approach to working together with others within the firms.
Ability to develop and manage business relationships with private and public clients.
Develop and manage business relationships with personnel from other Wilson & Company offices and divisions.

Responsibilities

Management and technical delivery of the Construction Administration and Inspection/Observation (CA) business in New Mexico and West Texas.
Develop strong working relationships with other construction services practice leads across the company to strengthen strategic and resource management responsibilities.
Develop project scopes of work, and associated labor level-of-effort and fee estimates.
Manage staff resources, ensuring revenue and profitability targets, and ensuring that projects are executed with a high level of quality and technical excellence.
Lead and support the development of letter proposals, statement of qualifications, and letters of interest related to CA Services.
Develop and maintain a strong working relationship with the Southwest Region leadership and Construction Administration leadership in the firm, as well as with construction administration staff in other offices.
Lead and assist with marketing and business development efforts of importance to the service line as well as the office.
Actively manage CA projects efforts from inception through completion, including contracting, invoicing, and AR management.
Recruit, manage, develop technical staff.
Mentor and direct the daily activities of the team while identifying their training needs.
Manage needed and desired construction safety and technical certifications pertinent to the service line.
Coordinate with other disciplines and support services.
Fully support the strategic initiatives of the firm, including participation in strategic planning activities to ensure that CA services is positioned to meet desired business requirements.
Develop CA practice budgets and business plan to support staff and workload.
Travel to project sites and offices within and outside Southwest may be required to fulfill the obligations of this position.