Construction Administrator - Columbia

Description

• Assist team with issuance of document revisions prepared by designers.
• Perform quality control throughout project life cycle.
• Review change order requests promptly and provide recommendations to PM, PA, or CA I for processing to owner / client. Forward and track engineering scope change order requests to consultants
• Receive, review, and distribute third party and special inspections test reports. Record deficiencies in log for tracking of correction.
• Monitor project for construction document and reoccurring client standards compliance.
• Process shop drawings and submittals promptly to ensure adequate time for review.
• Prepare field observation reports, including photographs, to document each site visit. Document all conversations and instructions for distribution as applicable. (reviewed by PM, PA, or CA I prior to issue.
• Serve as liaison between owner(s) and contractor(s).
• Assist team to promptly close action items generated during OAC meetings.
• Participate in CA and designated design studio periodic meetings as well as project team meetings.
• Review closeout documents as directed and provide comments to PM, PA, or CA I for response to contract with required corrections or needed additional information
• Issue revisions to project team, file, and record in record documents.
• Facilitate GC financial closeout is completed in a timely manner, but only after all other closeout activities have been completed
• Communicate with project architects, other CA’s, and consultants as required to resolve project issues in a timely and well- organized manner.
• Perform post-construction services and investigations as needed.
• Travel as required to project sites for site visits and project meetings.
• Assist team in maintaining MPS record set documents, including filing, organization, updating with revisions and request for information (RFI) responses, etc.
• Participate in mandatory monthly CA meetings on topics including technology, best practices, lessons learned, and other relevant topics.
• Assist team with pre-construction specification and drawing quality control and constructability reviews leading up to “for construction documents” issues.
• Identify engineering coordination issues, unclear or absent information, code compliance concerns, or construction method quality and scheduling concerns.
• Review project schedule, design intent, special features, and budget along with client expectations.
• Attend Owner/Architect/Construction (OAC) meetings with PM, PA, and CA. Record accurate meeting minutes for review and distribution by PM, PA, and CA I.
• Review payment applications. (PM, PA, or CA I to certify)
• Participate in project team post construction closeout, including lessons learned discussion
• Perform field verification of existing project conditions alone or with architects and other CAs as needed.
• Participate in project hand-off from design to CA with Project Manager (PM) and Project Architect (PA).
• Assist team with construction administration activities on projects.
• Assist with generation and issuance of punch-lists.

Requirements

• Demonstrated cultural awareness and sensitivity.
• Understanding of building technology fundamentals.
• Ability to read and understand terms and conditions of owner - architectural agreement and owner – General Contractor (GC).
• 3-5 years combined experience in construction administration and/or architecture.
• Ability to absorb new ideas and concepts quickly.
• Bachelor’s / Associate degree in construction science and/or management, architecture, engineering, or related field.
• Ability to read, interpret, and understand plans, specifications, and other contract documents.
• Experience with Newforma Project Center.
• Exceptional organizational and follow-through skills.
• Experience with Plangrid document management system.
• Ability to read and understand plan documents.
• Includes as-builts, Operations and Maintenance manuals (O&Ms), warranties, attic stock transmittals, financial, and lien release
• Excellent time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Experience with Bluebeam PDF Revu.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to effectively and confidently prioritize and execute tasks with many competing priorities.
• Self-motivated and ability to work independently.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Previous experience in an architecture, engineering, or construction industry firm.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance