OverviewIf you enjoy solving complex challenges in the field with the support of a collaborative project team that celebrates each person's ideas, experience, and creativity, this might be the opportunity for you. Flad is a national architectural firm looking to hire an on-site Construction Administrator to work at UC-Berkeley, California.
This position requires the individual to be on the UC-Berkeley job site or in the Flad San Francisco office, Monday through Friday each week. The position is estimated to run through March 2029.How will your days be spent- On-site observations of facilities, general project and contract administration, payment requests, and change approvals.
- Provide prompt and expeditious service regarding issues of interpretations, decisions, and construction bulletins.
- Review and evaluate RFIs and submittals. Bring questions or concerns to the attention of design team members who will address problems and suggest resolutions.
- Monitor construction changes, shop drawings, and/or other submissions from the contractor.
- Review shop drawings, reject work that does not conform to the construction documents, and record the issues with a corrective action report or non-conforming work notice.
- Coordinate outside consultants, as required, to complete the project successfully.
- Facilitate timely communication between the owner, contractor, project manager, and other relevant team members for assigned projects; communication includes advising Flad team members of services needed during construction.
What you bring to this roleExperience:- Minimum of five years of Construction Administration experience working on large-scale commercial projects (utilizing concrete, steel, etc.) required; ten years preferred.
- Skilled at collaboration, attention to detail, and communication.
- An understanding of the principles of sustainable design and prior experience with LEED or Green Globes rating systems is preferred.
Software Skills:- Proficiency in Revit and Bluebeam required.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office required.
- Experience in web-based project management programs required.
Education:- Degree in architecture, construction, or related field required.
- Sustainability accreditation preferred.
- Registered Architect or Professional Engineer in the United States preferred.
Flad offers a wide range of benefits including:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Generous paid time off and paid holidays
- Financial health and wellness benefits - retirement savings plan; fiduciary advisor; identity theft plan; Section 125 flexible benefits; income protection - life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability; Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Annual base salary range is currently: $125,000 - $155,000. Actual starting salary will be within that range, and is dependent upon job-related education, knowledge, and experience.
