Construction Administrator

Haag, a Salas O'Brien Company

4d•$150,000 - $200,000•Onsite

About The Position

At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future. Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way. About Us: Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges. We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more. Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day. Job Summary: Our team is looking for a personable Construction Administrator to join our team to represent Salas O’Brien as the primary contact between the firm, architect, owner, and contractor during the construction phase of projects. In particular, the Contract Administrator will provide all construction administration services for HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, electrical and communication systems. Administrator will focus on field observations to verify the contractor is following the specifications and drawings.

Requirements

Construction administration experience in HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and electrical systems.
Experience in the construction of building projects of all types, including interpretation of contract documents, drawings and specifications, and working knowledge of building codes.
3+ years of experience in construction with working knowledge of MEP/FP systems.
Familiar with life safety and building codes.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Working knowledge with computers, computer software (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
Experience with construction management software.
Minimum of high school or GED diploma.
Position will require full-time at the job site collaborating with clients and contractors.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge and understanding of building control systems a plus.
An engineering degree is not necessary, but a technical or construction-related education would be recommended. However, construction experience would be considered in lieu of education.

Responsibilities

Interacts with owners, contractors, architects, and regulatory agencies.
Keeps Project Managers and Engineers informed on progress of project.
Perform onsite observation of construction progress.
Develop periodic reports related to construction progress and project site conditions.
Assist project engineers with problem solving construction issues.
Utilize basic calculations in resolving construction related issues.
Review submittals and shop drawings, process Requests for Information, review Change Orders, and collect/approve Contract Close-out documentation.