Construction Administrator

Barge Design Solutions

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Construction Administrator serves as the owner's and design professional's representative during construction, providing oversight and coordination to ensure projects are completed in accordance with contract documents, design intent, quality standards, and client expectations. This role manages construction phase activities, facilitates communication among project stakeholders, reviews submittments and RFIs, resolves field issues, and supports successful project delivery from pre-construction through closeout. The ideal candidate brings strong construction administration experience, sound judgment, and the ability to effectively lead project coordination efforts in a dynamic field environment.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in construction, architecture, or related field with 10 years of relevant construction experience. Other relevant construction experience may count in lieu of bachelors degree.
• Thorough knowledge of state and/or local construction and building guidelines.
• Thorough knowledge of construction activities on a variety of architectural projects.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of various design documents (construction contracts, special provisions, plans, submittals, etc.) for specific types of projects.
• Ability to make knowledgeable judgments that are logical and well thought out; constructively questioning and analyzing information in order to make the best conclusion.
• Ability foster positive working relationships and lead the process of conflict resolution with the owner and third party maintaining strong relationships.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and CA field software such as Autodesk Forma.
• Possession of a valid state issued Driver's License and required auto insurance.
• Must be willing to travel to projects by car or air and stay out of town overnight for extended periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Provides overall coordination and management as the client representative on a variety of construction projects from pre-construction, construction, and close-out.
• Studies and understands the requirements of project contract documents for a variety of projects.
• Oversees the construction phases of work including quality control, constructability, and completeness providing regular updates to the Project Manager (PM) and / or design team.
• Observe and document construction activities for improvement.
• Review and enforce architecture related specifications and drawings. Coordinate changes with the design professional and contractor.
• Leads various kick off meetings and monthly meetings providing updates to stakeholders.
• Assists Project Managers (PM) and/or design professional with their duties on assigned projects.
• Consults with the design professional on more complex matters concerning acceptability of products materials, or workmanship and all matters of interpretation of contract documents (shop drawings/ submittals).
• Manages submittal reviews and Requests for Information (RFI's) from the contractor. Consults with design professional for more complex requests.
• Facilitates resolution of project issues that occur during the course of construction.
• Promote health and safety in all aspects of project execution.
• May mentor and train other field representatives.

Benefits

• Employee-owned company

What This Job Offers

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