Construction Administrator

Gensler • Houston, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Critical Facilities are becoming more diverse as technology advances, creating a market shift. Hyperscale users and increased demand have turned data into the new utility, making quicker, leaner facilities a must. Gensler’s wide berth of expertise in multiple practice areas gives our Critical Facilities practice a unique edge. For example, a deep bench of experts in both Critical Facilities and Healthcare can deliver the ultimate data center for a healthcare provider. Beyond data centers, our Critical Facilities team delivers high-performance projects for research, supercomputing, command and control centers, SCIFs, distribution and logistics, high-tech manufacturing, and various other technology-rich project types. Your Role As a Construction Administrator , you will successfully execute architectural projects during the construction phase and provide on-site support, coordination and communications with all consultants, clients, contractors, and staff. You are proactive, detail oriented, and demonstrate a high level of professionalism. In this role, you will be viewed as a project delivery expert with recognized authority on topics including but not limited to BIM standards, project startups/procedures, meeting coordination, and field reports.

Requirements

• 8+ years of on-site Construction Administration/Project Management experience supporting large complex projects required ( Critical Facilities/Mission Critical project experience preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from an accredited university
• Strong interpersonal skills and design team communications
• Ability to maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, contractors, consultants & staff
• Familiarity with working with a variety of jurisdictions
• E xperience with Procore, Project Schedule, Newforma, etc.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam review process/procedures, etc.
• U.S. Citizenship is required for this role due to the client's security clearance requirement

Nice To Haves

• Registered Architect preferred
• Sustainability/LEED Certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day coordination and communication with design consultants, clients, stakeholders and contractors to facilitate smooth communication and timely deliverables
• Support Construction Administration (CA) project phase including documentation, RFIs, QA/QC coordination, and submittals
• Maintain recognized authority and expert level delivery of contract administration/change management, BIM standards, project start ups/procedures, and Bluebeam review process/procedures
• Provide project meeting coordination
• Onsite observations support which will include frequent travel around the country to different sites
• Attend OAC meetings
• Attend architectural punch walks and assist in generating punch lists
• Organize and maintain Document Control, records, and file structures
• Create field reports
• Upload and download items in Procore

Benefits

• comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off
• We also offer a 401k, profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice annual bonus opportunities.
• As part of the firm’s commitment to licensure and professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees.
• In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees