Senior Construction Administrator

Work at HMC•Los Angeles, CA

14d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Construction Administrator leads and supports the construction administration phase of medium to large-scale projects. This role serves as the primary on-site representative during construction, providing technical oversight, coordinating project stakeholders, reviewing construction documentation, and ensuring projects are executed in accordance with contract documents, codes, and quality standards. The Senior Construction Administrator works closely with clients, contractors, consultants, and internal project teams to proactively resolve issues, mitigate risk, and support successful project delivery. The position is located in our Los Angeles, CA office.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
10+ years of experience in architecture, construction administration, construction management, or a related discipline.
Strong knowledge of construction methods, contract administration, building codes, and regulatory requirements.
Experience reviewing construction documents, submittmits, RFIs, and change orders.
Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and drive projects to successful completion.

Nice To Haves

Licensed Architect preferred, preferably in California.

Responsibilities

Lead construction administration efforts throughout the construction lifecycle.
Review and manage submittals, shop drawings, RFIs, change orders, and pay applications.
Conduct site visits and field observations to ensure quality, compliance, and adherence to design intent.
Coordinate with clients, contractors, consultants, and agencies to resolve project issues and maintain progress.
Evaluate construction costs, change requests, and value engineering opportunities.
Track project issues through resolution and support successful project closeout.
Serve as a primary client contact during construction and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.