Construction Administrator

Steinberg Hart•San Luis Obispo, CA

About The Position

The Construction Administrator will initially act as Lead Architect for a project based in San Luis Obispo during bidding and construction, while providing technical and mentoring support to Construction Administration (CA) staff. The role represents the firm in construction-related matters, develops relationships with owners, contractors, and agency officials, and provides leadership in construction practices, contractual issues, building systems, and materials. The position serves as Construction Administration Architect and main contact for multiple projects. It supports staff through technical guidance, training, mentoring, and development of CA tools and resources; works closely with the Project Coordinator to manage workflow; maintains technical resources such as codes, standards, manuals, forms, and practice guides; and supports design teams with technical information. The role also reviews construction documents for alignment with design intent, building systems, construction detailing, and specifications. The Construction Administrator manages multiple CA projects with support staff and participates in bidding and construction administration from bid-document issuance through project completion. The position requires frequent onsite visits to projects near San Luis Obispo and engagement with governmental agencies, consultants, contractors, and professional organizations.

Requirements

At least 8–10 years of construction administration experience, with a proven record of progressively complex and diverse projects.
CA degree in Architecture.
Knowledge of industry-standard construction means and methods.
Residence in or near San Luis Obispo to support frequent onsite visits.
Experience working with governmental agencies and building and zoning codes to resolve construction issues.
Knowledge of engineering disciplines and ability to evaluate and coordinate work by consultants and contractors.
Proficiency with construction administration software: Procore, SharePoint, Fieldwire, PlanGrid, and Bluebeam.
Proficiency with Revit 2016–2020 and BIM 360 Design, Docs, Collaborate, and Coordinate; fluency in Revit.
Proficiency with AutoCAD 2016–2019, Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Teams, and Newforma data management software.
Thorough understanding of sustainable practices and industry standards.
At least one accreditation from a sustainability organization such as ILFI, USGBC, or WELL.

Nice To Haves

California Architect’s license preferred.
Experience with rendering software such as 3D Studio Max, Maxwell Render, Twinmotion, or Enscape.
Experience with SketchUp or Rhino modeling software is a plus.
Affiliation with or membership in local, state, or national industry organizations preferred.

Responsibilities

Represent the firm in construction matters and build positive relationships with owners, contractors, and agency officials.
Demonstrate command of construction practices and contractual issues, and lead design innovation in building systems and materials.
Provide training, mentoring, technical information, and best-practice guidance to Construction Administration staff.
Represent the firm through participation in external professional organizations and social functions.
Act as Construction Administration Architect and main contact for multiple projects.
Develop tools and techniques for staff to use during construction.
Work closely with the Project Coordinator to manage workflow.
Manage the firm’s technical information resources, including codes, standards, and industry manuals; maintain CA forms and practice guides.
Support design teams with technical information and review construction documents for compliance with design intent, building systems, construction detailing, and specifications.
Manage multiple CA projects, beginning with a project in San Luis Obispo.
Issue bid documents and manage the bidding process.
Attend project meetings.
Observe construction work for conformance with the Contract Documents, Contractor’s Schedule, and Contractor’s Applications for Payment.
Review and coordinate responses to contractors’ requests, including RFIs and submittals.
Prepare contract modifications and change orders.
Inspect project sites to determine substantial and final completion.
Represent the value of construction administration within the firm and sustain and enhance the firm’s design-driven image.