Project Administrator

Gibbs Construction•New Orleans, LA

46d•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Administrator (PA) is responsible for providing administrative and clerical support to ensure the successful execution of each assigned project. Working at the direction of the Project Manager and supporting the Superintendent when needed, the PA assists the project team with documentation, coordination, and reporting throughout all phases of the project. Essential responsibilities include maintaining project documentation, processing contract and billing paperwork in Viewpoint, tracking compliance records, and keeping project files accurate and organized. All responsibilities below are performed at the direction of the Project Manager (and, when requested, the Superintendent) and in accordance with Gibbs Construction’s established procedures, forms, and systems. The PA is expected to be proficient in executing functions in Viewpoint Vista, Bluebeam (or Adobe), and the Microsoft Office Suite; approval authority for contracts, budgets, change orders, and payments remains with the Project Manager.

Requirements

High School graduate or General Education Degree (GED) required.
Two or more years of administrative experience in commercial construction or construction accounting preferred.
Working knowledge of AIA contract documents (A101, A133, A201, G702/G703), subcontract documents, and lien waivers preferred.
Familiarity with certified payroll and prevailing-wage documentation preferred.
Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record required.
Proficient business writing and proofreading skills required.
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite required.
Experience with Vista by Viewpoint strongly preferred; proficiency is required within the introductory period.
Experience with Bluebeam or Adobe Acrobat preferred.

Nice To Haves

Some college preferred.
Louisiana notary public commission a plus.

Responsibilities

Support the project team by entering and maintaining all project data in Viewpoint and Primavera.
Prepare and distribute Letters of Intent, Subcontracts, and Purchase Orders.
Assist with posting, printing, and distributing project drawings and specifications.
Request proposals from subcontractors and vendors for pricing.
Obtain and maintain required project documentation such as permits, tax-exempt forms, and insurance certificates.
Coordinate with Project Managers and Superintendents to support project schedules, meetings, and field operations.
Attend and document weekly Owner, Architect, and Subcontractor meetings.
Maintain organized and up-to-date electronic project files, including correspondence, submittals, RFIs, and change orders.
Record Owner Contracts, Substantial Completion, and Lien & Privilege documentation with the Clerk of Court.
Prepare and track AIA documents, Owner Change Orders, and related contract forms.
Ensure accuracy and completeness of project records throughout all project phases, including closeout.
Prepare and update Applications for Payment to the Owner in Viewpoint.
Enter and maintain project budgets, adjustments, and projections in Viewpoint.
Receive, review for completeness, log, and route subcontractor certified payrolls.
Assist with project billing, cost tracking, financial reporting, and lien waivers as directed.
Verify any change to a subcontractor's or vendor's banking, remittance, or contact information by telephone callback to a previously known contact before routing to Accounting.
Collaborate with Accounting on project setup and payables/receivables.
Assist Preconstruction with bids as requested.
Run project-related errands, including trips to jobsites, permit offices, the Clerk of Court, the post office, and vendors.
Serve as a backup for Reception and general office support when needed.
Provide information to Marketing for project proposals and awards.
Assist in preparing and submitting closeout documents, warranties, and as-built records.
Maintain DBE participation and subcontractor compliance reporting records.
Ensure all required documentation is submitted, recorded, and archived at project completion.