Construction Administrator I, II, III, or Senior

MSU Jobs•Starkville, MS

6d•Onsite

About The Position

In the Department of Facilities Management, the Construction Administrator for Work Management provides oversight of project scopes, budgets, contracts, designs, bids, construction compliance with codes and contracts, and day-to-day operational and tactical aspects associated with projects involving renovations, alterations and/or in-house projects.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Building Science, Engineering, Construction Project Administration or related field
Level I: 2 years of experience in Management of commercial construction projects and/or processes as a contractor, design professional, owner’s representative, etc.
Level II: 4 years of experience in Management of commercial construction projects and/or processes as a contractor, design professional, owner’s representative, etc.
Level III: 6 years of experience in Management of commercial construction projects and/or processes as a contractor, design professional, owner’s representative, etc.
Senior: 8 years of experience in Management of commercial construction projects and/or processes as a contractor, design professional, owner’s representative, etc.
When a candidate has the required experience, but lacks the required education, they may normally apply additional experience toward the education requirement at a rate of one (1) year of relevant experience per year of required education.
General understanding of construction processes, methods and administration
Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities
Ability to foster a cooperative work environment
Knowledge of federal, state and local safety regulations, protocols, and/or procedures
Knowledge of organizational structure, workflow, and operating procedures
Ability to develop, plan, and implement short- and long-range goals
Employee development and performance management skills
Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments

Responsibilities

Serves as liaison on all campus projects involving renovations, alterations, and/or in-house projects.
Serve as primary point of contact for assigned projects. Includes contact with stakeholders, contractors, design professionals, other university departments, end-users, etc.
Manages construction progress including ensuring that procedures and materials comply with specifications; observing work in progress; and performing physical inspections to assure timeliness, conformance with requirements, and acceptability of work.
Manage the projects budgets and track all expenses related to the project.
Performs administrative functions such as reviewing and writing reports, approving expenditures, enforcing rules, and making decisions.
Prepare and track project documentation that require approval by others. Includes but not limited to project initiation forms, budget increases, invoices, etc.
Review plans, prints, sketches, and specifications for assigned projects and related jobs and provide technical assistance.
Initiates and prepares written and computer generated special, periodic, fiscal, time study and labor reports
Reviews construction schedules and notifies the Assistant Director of Work Management if critical paths are not being achieved.
Manages the services of external contractors and Facilities Management shops, ensuring quality work.
Performs and oversees physical inspections of contracted work to ensure contract compliance is adhered to and reports findings to appropriate personnel.
Provides technical direction and assistance to bring deficiencies to the contractors and monitors final resolution.
Examines plans and specifications during all phases of the work, including verification of existing conditions and dimensions.
Works with contractors to close and accept projects.
Reviews invoices/applications for payment.
Prepares required reports and maintains appropriate files.
Performs related duties as assigned.