Construction Contract Administrator

MCKINLEY ARCHITECTURE & ENGINEERING INC•Charleston, WV

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About The Position

Job Description Summary: The Construction Contract Administrator is responsible for monitoring construction contracts, preparing progress reports, coordinating schedules, and acting as a liaison between MKA, contractors, and client representatives.

Requirements

Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree (preferred) in construction management, architectural or engineering related program.
Relevant work experience in the construction industry or construction administrative field
Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 Suite. Knowledge in MS Project, scheduling, and CAD software a plus.
Familiarity and ability to read, interpret, and understand construction contract documents, drawings and specifications.
Ability to support multiple projects and people simultaneously.
Possess strong mathematical aptitude for reviewing contract quantities and costs, change orders and pay applications.
Ability to travel to work sites frequently, work in loud environments, walk in rugged terrain, and stand multiple hours at a time.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge in MS Project, scheduling, and CAD software a plus.

Responsibilities

Effective communication between design teams, contractors, authorities having jurisdiction, and client representatives
Work closely with the MKA business development team in marketing strategies and maintaining client relationships
Provide relevant experience to teams developing construction contract documents
Management of the firm’s construction contract administration responsibilities for projects during the construction phase
Provide on-site observations to evaluate completion and performance of construction
Review and assist in the development and managing of project budgets
Participate in the resolution of construction issues
Prepare documentation and reports of site visits and construction meetings
Review and be cognizant of construction Submittal and Request for Information (RFI) comments
Work closely with both the architectural and engineering staff in response and resolution of RFI and change order requests
Coordinate and participate in substantial and final inspections of work to verify completion of construction contracts
Coordinate and conduct post occupancy evaluations of projects.