Construction Administrator - Mission Critical

HKS, Inc. • San Francisco, CA

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About The Position

Overview: Exercises independent judgment in evaluation, selection and use of standard techniques, and solves problems when encountered. Possesses and applies a broad knowledge of architectural principles, practices and procedures to complete assignments with originality and ingenuity. Anticipates job expectations and contributes to solutions on small to mid-scale projects through construction administration. Responsibilities: Employs standard protocol for communication with and between team members to include the owner, architect/engineer team and contractor staff Proactively applies knowledge of codes and all types of building systems (architectural, civil, structural, etc.) to projects Assists with reviewing and managing Requests for Information (RFI) and submittals and maintains current documents using HKS’ document management software Effectively communicates with designers 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 administer 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 Collaborates to build 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 and regulations for project Participates in team meetings to discuss project issues, technical issues and coordination with other disciplines May be responsible for preparing and/or reviewing meeting minutes for consultant coordination meetings Travel will be required Qualifications: Education and Experience Accredited professional degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Engineering, Construction Science or related field preferred Typically 4+ years of experience Licenses and Certifications Architectural Registration preferred Sustainable design accreditation preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Advanced – expert-level experience, knowledge or skills Intermediate – experience, knowledge or skills required to produce high-quality solutions or work Basic – familiar with primary concepts or capabilities and may perform elementary functions depending on role Advanced skills in Bluebeam required Intermediate experience with Navisworks required Basic skills in Revit required Advanced skills in MS Office Suite required Basic skills in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign required Advanced knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines required Intermediate knowledge of the Owner-Architect Agreement, Owner-Contractor Agreement and Architect-Consultant Agreements required Advanced experience with the entire project lifecycle, through post-occupancy required Advanced presentation, graphic and visualization skills to communicate ideas required Advanced knowledge of architectural building systems and accessibility guidelines required Advanced ability to research and apply/incorporate into technical documents required Advanced knowledge of materials, construction techniques, building codes and QA/QC process required Intermediate ability to communicate and present ideas in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing required Intermediate ability to problem solve and apply innovative solutions required Advanced ability to work and collaborate in a team environment required Intermediate ability to work on multiple projects at the same time required Intermediate ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality required Base Salary Range: $92k - 114k annually – San Francisco locations only. The estimate displayed represents the general base salary range of candidates hired in San Francisco only. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on the location of the role. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. HKS offers a comprehensive total compensation & benefits package with health, dental, and vision care coverage, 401(k) plans, life & AD&D insurance, short/long term disability plans, paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, vacation), and much more for benefits-eligible employees. To learn more about our benefits visit this page. #LI-KT1 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 We recommend selecting the location and/or country before selecting a job title when performing a search. 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Requirements

• Accredited professional degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Engineering, Construction Science or related field preferred
• Typically 4+ years of experience
• Advanced skills in Bluebeam required
• Intermediate experience with Navisworks required
• Basic skills in Revit required
• Advanced skills in MS Office Suite required
• Basic skills in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign required
• Advanced knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines required
• Intermediate knowledge of the Owner-Architect Agreement, Owner-Contractor Agreement and Architect-Consultant Agreements required
• Advanced experience with the entire project lifecycle, through post-occupancy required
• Advanced presentation, graphic and visualization skills to communicate ideas required
• Advanced knowledge of architectural building systems and accessibility guidelines required
• Advanced ability to research and apply/incorporate into technical documents required
• Advanced knowledge of materials, construction techniques, building codes and QA/QC process required
• Intermediate ability to communicate and present ideas in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing required
• Intermediate ability to problem solve and apply innovative solutions required
• Advanced ability to work and collaborate in a team environment required
• Intermediate ability to work on multiple projects at the same time required
• Intermediate ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality required

Nice To Haves

• Architectural Registration preferred
• Sustainable design accreditation preferred

Responsibilities

• Employs standard protocol for communication with and between team members to include the owner, architect/engineer team and contractor staff
• Proactively applies knowledge of codes and all types of building systems (architectural, civil, structural, etc.) to projects
• Assists with reviewing and managing Requests for Information (RFI) and submittals and maintains current documents using HKS’ document management software
• Effectively communicates with designers 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 administer 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
• Collaborates to build 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 and regulations for project
• Participates in team meetings to discuss project issues, technical issues and coordination with other disciplines
• May be responsible for preparing and/or reviewing meeting minutes for consultant coordination meetings

Benefits

• HKS offers a comprehensive total compensation & benefits package with health, dental, and vision care coverage, 401(k) plans, life & AD&D insurance, short/long term disability plans, paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, vacation), and much more for benefits-eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees