Construction Administrator

Legence • Arlington, VA

6d • $85,000 - $110,000 • Onsite

About The Position

CMTA has an immediate need for an experienced Construction Administrator to join our diverse team of engineering professionals in our Arlington, VA office. This position will be responsible for managing project specifications and overseeing contract and construction documents. This is a full-time, in-office/onsite position that will manage projects in Virginia, DC, and Maryland and offers opportunities for professional growth within the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• 3+ years of experience as a design engineer or construction administration professional or skilled tradesperson
• Proficiency with Adobe/Bluebeam and Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Proficiency with Electronic Document Management Systems such as Newforma or Procore
• Demonstrated capability in coordinating with multiple design team members to manage construction related correspondence
• High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple tasks
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to listen and understand internal customer expectations
• Ability to manage schedules to meet critical deadlines
• Candidates must have current work authorization in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with project contract language, current code requirements, and current manufacturer information
• Assist with construction administration document processing activities, including shop drawings, RFIs, change orders, pay applications, and closeout documents
• Perform preliminary reviews of submittals and incorporate comments from the design team in final responses
• Prepare preliminary answers for RFIs and incorporate comments from the design team in the final responses
• Perform onsite construction inspections to ensure projects are constructed in accordance with contract documents and to resolve conflicts. Anticipated 2-3 days a week of construction site visits to monitor progress of projects (can require some travel including full day and overnight travel)
• Prepare field observation reports
• Help to maintain and update electronic construction plan sets working with the design team
• Assist with maintaining project schedules and logs
• Communicate clearly and effectively with both internal staff and external clients regarding project inquiries or procedures/requirements
• Mentor and train design staff based on constructability feedback and lessons learned from field observations as well as construction administration processes
• Coordinate completion of closeout documents

Benefits

• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Health & Welfare Benefits: Employer provided medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, Employee Assistance Program and accident & illness coverage.
• Life and Disability Insurance: Employer provided basic life insurance and AD&D valued at 50K coverage amount with the option for voluntary buy up for additional coverage.
• Time Off: Flexible non-accrual vacation; company holidays per policy.
• Expenses: Business travel and related expenses reimbursed per company policy.
• Annual performance-based bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level