Construction Oversight Architect
PJHM Architects•Lake Forest, CA
•Hybrid
About The Position
The Construction Administrator provides critical support to the Project Manager (PM) to provide successful project oversight and execution by ensuring the requirements of the contract documents are met through interpreting drawings and specifications, observing work in place, and reporting to ensure the design intent is achieved. Takes a proactive role in regularly updating Project Manager of significant construction issues including overall project progress, coordination events, cost-related items, and non-conforming work.
Requirements
- Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
- Excellent organization and time management
- Valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Bluebeam
- Ability to navigate various project management software programs including Primavera, Unifier, Procore, etc.
- Strong communication skills to allow interoffice and intraoffice coordination
- Ability to receive direction from higher-level team members, and lead Construction Administration Assistant(s).
- High school diploma or equivalent education required
Nice To Haves
- A degree in architecture or construction management preferred
- PJHM encourages Construction Administrators to bring useful and innovative industry techniques and processes to enhance the construction documentation process as well as maintaining a positive and professional attitude while dealing with clients, contractors, and PJHM staff.
Responsibilities
- Respond to pre-bid RFIs, including coordinating with consultants, clients, and construction team
- Assist the Project Manager with preparing addenda
- Assist the Project Manager with bid analysis including meeting overall project budget and identifying appropriate bid alternates
- Provide input regarding potential Value Engineering items
- Respond to Requests For Information (RFIs), including coordinating with consultants, clients, and construction team
- Review submittments against contract drawings and specifications
- Prepare Construction Change Directives (CCDs)
- Review deferred submittals, including coordinating with consultants
- Attend weekly construction progress meetings
- Prepare and distribute meeting minutes from weekly construction progress meetings
- Review work put in place onsite on a weekly basis to ensure intent of the contract documents is being met
- Prepare and distribute Field Observation Reports identifying progress of the project and noting work that does not meet the intent of the contract drawings
- Review and respond to cost-related items including Potential Change Orders (PCOs), change orders, etc.
- Provide superior client service by addressing all client-related matters in a timely manner
- Review and sign payment applications
- Prepare and distribute punch lists
- Ensure outstanding items (change orders, work not meeting intent of contract drawings, etc.) are resolved
- Review closeout documentation including Operation and Maintenance manuals, as-built drawings, DSA-required documentation
- Sign off completed punch list items
Benefits
- Discretionary Bonus Based on Several Factors
- Office Car and Mobile Phone Provided
- Paid Vacation and Sick Time
- Paid Holidays
- Health Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Life Insurance Benefits
- 401(k) Eligibility
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
Upload and Match Resume
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
