Construction Administrator - Engineering / Construction Department
About The Position
The Construction Administrator assists with implementation during the construction phase of one or more pipeline and/or facility projects involving water, wastewater, and recycled water. This entry-level position supports effective construction contract management, monitors and maintains project status, provides accurate reporting, maintains project data in CPMS, participates in construction progress meetings, coordinates with other departments and groups, and maintains disciplined project documentation. The role works under general supervision and reviews a full range of project planning, implementation, and monitoring activities. Work is primarily in an office environment and may include frequent field visits depending on the area of assignment.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Science, or a related field from an institution accredited by a recognized accrediting agency.
- Valid Class C Texas Driver's License.
- Knowledge of construction practices and methods.
- Knowledge of and ability to interpret construction documents, including plans, specifications, and general conditions of a contract.
- Ability to apply and interpret planning, financial, and accounting principles.
- Ability to understand and interpret scientific, engineering, business, and technical principles.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Primavera, and Outlook.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external parties, including contractors, engineers, vendors and suppliers, inspectors, governmental agency representatives, utility providers, property owners, customers, and the public.
Responsibilities
- Assist with implementation during construction by coordinating internal and external resources.
- Assist with administration of projects under construction and coordinate with contractors, field inspectors, consultants, and SAWS staff across departments and groups.
- Monitor construction progress, budgets, and schedules.
- Monitor construction quality; review submittals, shop drawings, and analytical test reports; and ensure conformance with contract documents and SAWS standards.
- Prepare contract amendments; review requests for information and requests for proposals; and prepare and negotiate change orders.
- Review project schedules, identify critical paths, and interpret interdependencies between tasks and activities.
- Prepare project letters, memoranda, and reports, and provide timely and accurate project-status reporting.
- Maintain project documentation and data in CPMS and the project folder.
- Conduct site visits, as time allows, to monitor construction progress.
- Assist with negotiation of contracts, settlements, and issues with SAWS contractors.
- Facilitate conversations, build consensus, and apply leadership skills.
- Participate in local, regional, state, and national professional organizations and associations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
