Architectural Construction Administrator Manager

JPI

$88K — $105K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture or a related field
  • 2-5 years of related work experience
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Bluebeam Revu, Procore
  • Familiarity with office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
  • At least 1 year in an architecture project management or construction management role
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Proven leadership abilities

Responsibilities

  • Monitor construction schedules and milestone dates
  • Organize and attend OAC team meetings with site visits
  • Oversee monthly draws and Development invoices review
  • Review and respond to RFIs from job sites
  • Approve submittals and shop drawings
  • Assist in reviews of Accessibility, Envelope, and Engineer Reports
  • Manage the Substantial Completion process
  • Coordinate post-project Look Back meetings
  • Utilize AI tools for documentation and task efficiency

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional development and growth
  • Collaborative team environment in design
  • Engagement in innovative AI-driven practices
  • Support for work-life balance
  • Access to advanced tools and technologies
Full Job Description
About the Job.

JPI has an exciting opportunity for a Architectural Construction Administration Manager to join our Central Design team located in Dallas, TX. In this role, you will play a critical part in supporting our construction projects by managing documentation, reviewing and answering RFIs, submittals, and communication with the development and architectural production team. Your expertise will ensure projects are executed efficiently, on time, and within budget.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

Construction Coordination 

  • Monitors the construction schedules and milestone dates. 

  • Organize and attend the OAC Team meetings with frequent site visits at different stages of construction to ensure delivered product is consistent with plans and specs and identifies areas for recommended enhancement. Site visits include the organization and attendance of all mock-ups, pre drywall box walks for club/common area/units, garage, front entry (landscape, signage, and lighting), clubhouse, courtyards, leasing trap and first units. 

  • Oversees and manages the review and certification of monthly draws and Pay-Aps and miscellaneous Development invoices. 

  • Review and answer RFIs received from the job site and consultants responses for completeness. 

  • Review/ approve submittals and shop drawings received from the job site and design consultants responses for completeness. 

  • Review ASI’s and Field/Design Modifications from the job site and design consultants. 

  • Assist with all the Owners 3rd Party Accessibility Consultant Field Reports, Building Envelope Consultants Field Reports, Engineer Observations Reports and Material Testing Field Reports for review and make recommendations based on site inspections reports and reviews, coordinates with the Design Management Team, Design Consultants Team and Construction Team to interpret and correct deficiencies. 

  • Oversees and manages the Substantial Completion process. 

  • Manages and coordinates Look Back “Lesson’s Learned” Meeting at the end of each project. 

AI and Automation 

  • Uses approved enterprise AI tools (e.g., Claude Cowork, Microsoft Copilot) to draft, summarize, analyze, and accelerate everyday work. 

  • Applies sound judgment to review AI-generated outputs for accuracy, tone, and appropriateness before using or sharing them. 

  • Follows company data handling, confidentiality, and acceptable-use policies when working with AI tools and sensitive information. 

  • Demonstrates curiosity and willingness to adopt new tools; actively participates in AI training, office hours, and adoption campaigns. 

  • Uses AI assistants to reduce manual effort on routine tasks (email drafting, meeting notes, document summarization, basic research). 

Non-Essential & Responsibilities

  • Other duties as assigned. 

Education, Work Experience, & Physical Requirements

  • Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices. 

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture or related field. 

  • Licensed architect preferred but not required. 

  • Related work experience of 2 – 5 years. 

  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Bluebeam Revu, Procore. 

  • Proficiency in typical office software - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams. 

  • At least 1 years in an architecture project management or construction management role. 

  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively convey construction concepts to diverse audiences. 

  • Proven leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate team members towards shared goals. 

  • Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service. 

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