Construction Administrator-Water/Wastewater

Overview

Manage construction administration for water/wastewater utility projects from design to commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

• rfi coordination
• as-built coordination
• field reporting
• schedule management
• commissioning
• quality control

Tasks

-Coordinate construction RFI process. -Coordinate as-built drawings with the field and engineering teams. -Develop daily field reports. -Work with Safety Director to develop a project specific safety plan. -Work with the subcontractors/vendors to develop and maintain schedule for their respective work, when necessary. -Work with the subcontractors/vendors to prepare/review change orders. -Responsible for construction administration and observation related duties on projects from the design process through final commissioning of the project. -Assist engineers by providing quantity takeoffs and developing opinions of probable costs at various stages during the design phase. -Involvement in developing the start-up and commissioning plans. Manage and schedule the commissioning process. -Involvement in the development of scope of work packages and working with subcontractors and vendors for proposals, when necessary. -Direct supervision of subcontractors and field staff, including developing and coordinating schedules. -Lead construction coordination and documentation (pre-construction conference & monthly progress meetings). -Conduct periodic project site inspections. -Coordinate construction shop drawing reviews and approvals. -Complete constructability reviews throughout the design process. -Lead quality control efforts throughout the duration of the project. -Solve problems in a timely manner while coordinating with appropriate stakeholders. -Review pay estimates from contractors.

Requirements

• bachelor's
• pe license
• ms-office
• ms-project
• driver's license
• 5-15 yrs

What You Bring

-Requires a valid driver's license and an acceptable motor vehicle and criminal record. -Experience on design-build projects is a plus, but not required. -Proficiency in MS-Project is a plus, but not required. -Must be willing to work overtime if required. -Bachelor’s Degree in Construction or Engineering. -Must be willing to work extended periods on project sites in and around the Wilmington area. -Involvement with project development and pre-construction planning activities including scheduling, estimating, and staffing. -Must be able to read and interpret engineering plans. -Proficiency with MS-Outlook, Word and Excel required. -5-15 years of progressive experience in construction engineering or experience related to utility, water, and wastewater pipelines, water booster stations, wastewater lift stations, and water elevated storage tanks in the municipal water/wastewater market with specific experience on design-bid-build projects. -Must be able and willing to climb ladders, routinely walk on uneven, unpaved terrain and work outside for extended periods of time on construction sites. -Experience with scheduling and/or estimating is preferred. -Multiple office locations to work from: Stick close to home or travel for a change of scenery -PE License preferred but not required. -Experience in construction of water and wastewater treatment plants is a plus, but not required.

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Benefits

-Collaborative, supportive team: People to help you solve problems, cheer successes & encourage you along the way -Growth opportunities & training: Grow confidently in your career with our mentoring & training options -Competitive pay + paid holidays, bereavement and parental, medical, and military leave -Professional development: Tuition reimbursement, early career professional program, online courses & more -Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): All employees are owners & benefit from profits earned

About Mckim & Creed, Inc.

-Founded in 1978 by two engineers, the company began as a structural design firm and has expanded into full‑service consulting. -Headquartered in Raleigh, NC, with over 19 offices nationwide, serving both public and private clients. -Specializes in geomatics (airborne, mobile LiDAR, UAS), civil/structural/mechanical/electrical engineering, and subsurface utility engineering. -Received national recognition for innovative geospatial solutions, including multibeam hydrographic surveying aiding a fraud conviction and pioneering UAS volume monitoring on major reservoirs. -Experienced in hydrographic surveys, LiDAR mapping for transportation, and utility infrastructure planning. -Employee‑owned with strategic growth initiatives in Texas, Virginia, and Georgia through office acquisitions and service expansion.

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Security Clearance

-requires a valid driver's license and an acceptable motor vehicle and criminal record.