Construction Administrator

Giffels Webster•Detroit, MI

About The Position

Giffels Webster has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Construction Administrator to join our team. You will work directly with one of our Municipal engineering teams to provide construction inspection and administrative services to our clients in Southeast Michigan. The qualified candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of related experience with municipal infrastructure construction and inspection. The successful candidate will assist our municipal clients by providing technical knowledge, management and administrative skills in the field and have a thorough understanding of the construction process. You will work with coworkers, clients, contractors and other consultants to monitor construction quality by ensuring projects are in accordance with schedules, budgets, construction plans, engineering specifications and standards. Come join our flexible and dedicated team, which was voted one of the Top Workplaces to work for seven years in a row (2017-2023) by the Detroit Free Press and most recently a Best Places to Work by Crain's Detroit in 2024 and 2025. Giffels Webster has a strong commitment to using multi-disciplinary approaches to making communities better. We are seeking team members who support context-sensitive solutions to project and client needs. If you are looking to put your skills to work with a highly motivated and qualified team, we want to hear from you! Giffels Webster is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, age disability, veteran or any other legally protected status. Note to Recruitment Agencies: Only direct applicants will be accepted, unless a placement agreement is in place. If no placement agreement is in place at time of candidate submission, no fee will be due and no fee will be paid. Please do not forward resumes to our team members, partners or any company location.

Requirements

High School diploma or technical degree in a related field is preferred
Possess a valid driver’s license and reliable, insured personal vehicle
Minimum of 5 years of practical experience in construction
Ability to interpret technical drawings and contract specifications
Attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative team environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Applicants must pass a pre-employment physical and substance testing

Responsibilities

Review other field staff inspection reports and track quantities to assist in pay applications preparation and/or review
Communicate daily with other inspectors, project managers, office engineering staff, contractors, material testing firms and clients on status of construction
Assist in RFI responses, shop drawing review, and other typical construction administration duties
Observe and document all fieldwork to support the successful construction of projects
Prepare inspector daily reports (IDR’s) including work items and quantities (per MDOT requirements as applicable)
Interpret construction plans, details, specifications, and special provisions
Be the on-site representative for the firm
Assist with utility conflict resolution