Construction Administrator - Federal Sector

Procon Consulting•Philadelphia, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Procon is seeking a Construction Administrator to provide professional construction management and construction administration services in support of a healthcare construction project in Philadelphia, PA. This role will support projects throughout planning, design review, construction, commissioning, turnover, and project closeout.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Building Sciences, or a related field, or a minimum of 3 years of relevant construction experience demonstrating the ability to perform the required duties.
Minimum 3 years of experience in construction management, construction administration, field inspection, owner's representation, or a related role.
Experience supporting commercial, institutional, healthcare, federal, or other complex facility construction projects.
Demonstrated experience performing field inspections, documenting construction activities, and identifying deficiencies or non-conforming work.
Experience reviewing construction drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, and other contractor documentation.
Working knowledge of construction methods, building codes, permitting requirements, and contractor/subcontractor operations.
Understanding of QA/QC principles, construction scheduling, project controls, and assessment of work-in-place.
Strong written and verbal communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, construction management software, and project management tools.

Nice To Haves

Previous VA or federal healthcare construction experience preferred.
Experience with Primavera P6 or equivalent scheduling software preferred.

Responsibilities

Support construction administration activities throughout project execution, including review of drawings, specifications, submittals, RFIs, proposed changes, and other construction documents.
Perform daily site inspections to monitor construction progress, quality, safety, and contractor compliance with contract requirements.
Identify and document deficiencies, non-conforming work, corrective actions, and overall construction progress.
Assist with design and constructability reviews, issue tracking, change management, and change order evaluations.
Monitor project schedules and identify potential delays, risks, and mitigation measures.
Support project cost management, including budget tracking, cost estimates, and review of contractor pay applications against completed work.
Maintain accurate project records, activity logs, correspondence, reports, and schedule documentation.
Participate in construction progress and coordination meetings with VA personnel, contractors, architects, engineers, and other project stakeholders.
Support quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC), testing, commissioning, and corrective action activities.
Assist with owner-furnished equipment, project closeout, turnover, furniture moves, and operational readiness activities as required.