Sr. Construction Administrator - Mission Critical

HKS, Inc.•Washington, DC

1d•$120,000 - $150,000

About The Position

A recognized leader in construction administration who provides technical leadership and serves as an advisor on large-scale projects. The role requires strong communication, flexibility, creative problem-solving, and the ability to foster and manage effective client relationships. It is responsible for high-impact decisions involving codes and building systems and for personally advancing the firm’s values in client service, innovation, and communication. The position leads construction-phase activities across several concurrent projects, including jobsite meetings, correspondence, submittals, payment applications, site observations, and project documentation. It works closely with owners, design teams, contractors, consultants, and authorities having jurisdiction to support project goals, resolve issues, administer changes, and maintain compliance with project requirements and applicable codes. Travel may be required.

Requirements

Typically 10+ years of experience.
Advanced skills in Navisworks and Bluebeam.
Basic skills in Revit; intermediate skills preferred.
Advanced skills in the MS Office Suite.
Basic skills in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
Advanced knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines.
Advanced knowledge of Owner-Architect, Owner-Contractor, and Architect-Consultant agreements.
Advanced knowledge of materials, construction techniques, building codes, architectural building systems, accessibility guidelines, and QA/QC processes.
Advanced ability to research and apply or incorporate information into technical documents.
Advanced experience across the entire project lifecycle through post-occupancy.
Advanced experience managing and performing duties in a fast-paced environment.
Advanced organizational skills and ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
Advanced ability to manage teams with a diplomatic leadership style that values relationships and collaboration, internally and externally.
Advanced presentation, graphic, and visualization skills for communicating ideas.
Intermediate ability to maintain existing client relationships and build new ones.
Intermediate ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally, verbally and in writing.
Intermediate ability to solve problems and apply innovative solutions.
Advanced ability to collaborate and encourage collaboration in a team environment.
Advanced ability to meet deadlines while maintaining expected quality.
Accredited professional degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Engineering, Construction Science, or a related field preferred.
Architectural registration preferred.
Sustainable design accreditation preferred.

Nice To Haves

Accredited professional degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Engineering, Construction Science, or a related field.
Architectural registration.
Sustainable design accreditation.
Intermediate Revit skills.

Responsibilities

Manage and lead teams through construction-phase activities for several concurrent projects, including jobsite meetings, correspondence, submittals, and payment application reviews.
Work closely with owner, architect/engineer team, and contractor representatives to achieve project goals and requirements, using standard communication protocols.
Apply knowledge of codes and architectural, civil, structural, and other building systems to projects.
Review and manage RFIs and submittals and maintain current documents using HKS construction document management software.
Communicate with the design team to understand design intent.
Coordinate with the design team, issue required document revisions, and communicate legal ramifications of changes to contract documents during construction.
Monitor owner- or contractor-directed changes that may fall outside the basic services agreement and notify the project manager of potential additional services.
Review shop drawings, product data, and other submittals for conformance with contract documents, design intent, HKS standards, best practices, and quality expectations.
Perform periodic site visits, observations, and inspections, and prepare field reports.
Interpret laboratory test results and implement necessary actions.
Apply knowledge of atmospheric conditions and their effects on building materials and components during and after construction, including quality assurance practices.
Evaluate project cost-related matters and administer change orders, proposed changes, construction change directives, substitutions, time delays, and payment applications in accordance with contract and project requirements.
Provide the project team with feedback on constructability, material appropriateness, clarity, function, equipment coordination, and other improvement issues.
Build consensus and facilitate communication among owners, architects, contractors, and consultants; maintain current knowledge of relevant agreements and additional services agreements.
Resolve issues with inspectors and other authorities having jurisdiction and maintain current knowledge of applicable project codes.
Lead and collaborate in team meetings addressing project and technical issues and coordination with other disciplines.
Prepare and/or review meeting minutes and appropriate documents for consultant coordination meetings.
Travel as required.