Senior Construction Administrator

Overview

Manage on-site construction administration, documents, submittals, and client coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• cost estimating
• submittal review
• field observation
• drawing coordination
• change orders
• client coordination

Tasks

-Assist in the review of agreements with clients and consultants -Reviews and improves CA procedures, systems, logs and documents for efficiency and risk management -Provide a fair and accurate review of pay requests, change order requests, and change orders. -Coordinate and participate in cost estimating. -Review cost estimates and conduct value analysis of construction related changes and change orders. -Support the construction administration phase of a project by reviewing submittals, shop drawings, response to RFI’s and preparation of instruction bulletins for changes. -Performs methodical field observation and documents, non-compliance, and other problematic issues. -Coordinate drawings with consultant drawings and specifications. -Reviews all documents to recognize a construction change or defect -Understand general conditions and the requirements of the contractor, client, and our consultants and be able to explain them to a client. -Provide formal feedback to Senior Technical Managers, Senior Specification Writers, and Senior Estimators for improving construction details, specifications and cost trends. -Writes precise field reports and documents all issues and non-compliance items thoroughly; tracks and follows through all issues for resolution; informs PIC and client regarding problems in a timely manner. -Monitor projects so that they are being constructed correctly and requests reviews from consultants at the appropriate time -Review documents before bidding to ensure quality, coordination, and constructability. -Coordinate with government agencies and utility companies to make sure construction goes smoothly. -Verify existing field conditions prior to contract document completion and during discovery while under construction. -Maintain primary contact with client and have excellent follow-through with client to help get repeat work -Tracks and follows through on all issues related to project closeout for punch lists, change orders, closeout documents, and as-built documents in compliance with the contracts. -Write meeting minutes, field reports, instruction bulletins, change orders, RFI responses, and professional correspondence and other appropriate correspondence during construction administration. -Performs comprehensive and coordinated reviews of submittals and shop drawings in a timely manner. -Apply building code concepts of accessibility, occupant loads, exit widths, fire rated walls and doors, ramps, stairs, and handrails. -Assist in all aspects of the plan check process. -Write proposals and negotiate fees with consultants and be able to review these with the PIC and client

Requirements

• licensed architect
• architectural degree
• building codes
• cpm scheduling
• 10+ years
• spec writing

What You Bring

-Licensed architect preferred but not required -Understand technical terminology of the architectural and construction industry. -Familiarity with building codes and regulations, and is vigilant in catching code violations during submittal/shop drawing reviews and field observations -Architectural degree from an accredited university, or other related field/work experience -Familiarity with the CPM schedule process -Ability to write and edit specifications -Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in the architectural profession or in the construction industry, equivalent experience to a Project Manager -Understand construction practices, testing, and inspection requirements and procedures and relationships between contractors and subcontractors. -K12 (DSA) experience -Always be professional and respectful in interactions with clients and consultants -Understand and demonstrate HMC workplace values and behavior -Have complete knowledge and follows HMC procedures, standards, and protocols -Proficiency with HMC’s documentation and office practice systems

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About Hmc Architects

-Projects span cutting-edge hospitals, vibrant campus buildings, and civic centers. -Specializing in healthcare, education, and civic architecture, with a focus on community-driven design. -Projects include major medical centers, university campuses, student housing, and cultural venues. -Expands through strategic acquisitions and new offices across North America, establishing a national presence. -Combines functionality with flair, blending innovation with award-winning designs.

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