Construction Administrator

IMEG•Naperville, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Construction Administrator will be responsible for performing site observations during construction and to provide information as requested to contractors. This position will be expected to keep the engineer informed of project status and aware of potential problems or liability issues. In addition, the Construction Administrator will observe work through meetings and site visits to determine if progress and quality of workmanship are in accordance with the contract documents. This position will be a supporting role to our engineering teams that focus on various types of vertical building design.

Requirements

Must be familiar with design processes and interpretation of architectural and engineering design documents
Knowledge of design and construction techniques, tools, and principals involved in production of technical plans and drawings
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of buildings and structures
Field experience or skilled trades a plus
Strong interpersonal skills
Proficient with MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook
Ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups
Other duties as assigned
Minimum of 5 years of experience in construction, design observation, the trades and/or administration
Regularly required to sit, walk, stand, talk, see, hear, and lift objects up to 25 pounds
Occasionally required to drive, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, reach with hands or arms, and grasp or pull
Will have limited exposure to outside weather conditions and loud noises
Ability to climb ladders and safely maneuver around construction sites

Responsibilities

Review project, scope of work, and budget for contracted services
Meet with the Operations Manager, Project Managers and design engineers to review expectations and role to be fulfilled by Construction Administrator on project assigned
Responsible for preparing a work schedule and time projections assigned; as well as coordinating the schedule and work with Construction Supervisor and the design engineers
Review contract documents with contractors, clarify and interpret contract documents and obtain information from design engineers as required.
Issue reports regarding deficiencies in the project
Collect data and review change orders with the design engineer and prepare project close out documents when needed
Confer with Architect concerning areas of construction coordination issues between architectural and engineering design.
Coordinate with design engineer, record and document events and circumstances
Review applications for payment submitted by the Contractor and forward to Project Manager with recommendation for disposition
Prepare project closeout documents
Assist Client with final observation of the work and receive necessary documentation from Contractor at the completion of the work
Attend construction progress meetings as required in the service contract and report proceedings