Construction Administrator

Legence

$85K — $110K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
  • 3+ years of experience in design engineering or construction administration
  • Proficiency with Adobe/Bluebeam, Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
  • Experience with Electronic Document Management Systems like Newforma or Procore
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and schedules effectively

Responsibilities

  • Ensure compliance with project contract language and current codes
  • Assist with processing construction administration documents such as RFIs and change orders
  • Review submittals and incorporate design team comments
  • Conduct onsite inspections to verify compliance with contract documents
  • Prepare field observation reports based on site visits
  • Maintain and update electronic construction plans with the design team
  • Mentor design staff on best practices and lessons from field observations

Benefits

  • 401(k) plan with company match and immediate vesting
  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision
  • Basic life and disability insurance coverage
  • Flexible non-accrual vacation and company holidays
  • Reimbursement for business travel and related expenses
Full Job Description
Position Overview:

CMTA has an immediate need for an experienced Construction Administrator to join our diverse team of engineering professionals in our Arlington, VA office. This position will be responsible for managing project specifications and overseeing contract and construction documents. This is a full-time, in-office/onsite position that will manage projects in Virginia, DC, and Maryland and offers opportunities for professional growth within the organization.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Ensure compliance with project contract language, current code requirements, and current manufacturer information
  • Assist with construction administration document processing activities, including shop drawings, RFIs, change orders, pay applications, and closeout documents
  • Perform preliminary reviews of submittals and incorporate comments from the design team in final responses
  • Prepare preliminary answers for RFIs and incorporate comments from the design team in the final responses
  • Perform onsite construction inspections to ensure projects are constructed in accordance with contract documents and to resolve conflicts. Anticipated 2-3 days a week of construction site visits to monitor progress of projects (can require some travel including full day and overnight travel)
  • Prepare field observation reports
  • Help to maintain and update electronic construction plan sets working with the design team
  • Assist with maintaining project schedules and logs
  • Communicate clearly and effectively with both internal staff and external clients regarding project inquiries or procedures/requirements
  • Mentor and train design staff based on constructability feedback and lessons learned from field observations as well as construction administration processes
  • Coordinate completion of closeout documents

Desired Experience:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
  • 3+ years of experience as a design engineer or construction administration professional or skilled tradesperson
  • Proficiency with Adobe/Bluebeam and Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
  • Proficiency with Electronic Document Management Systems such as Newforma or Procore
  • Demonstrated capability in coordinating with multiple design team members to manage construction related correspondence
  • High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple tasks
  • Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to listen and understand internal customer expectations
  • Ability to manage schedules to meet critical deadlines


Base Salary Range: $85,000 - $110,000. This role is also eligible for an annual performance-based bonus. Bonus eligibility and payout are determined by role, individual performance, and company performance, and are not guaranteed.

Benefits Overview
401(k) Plan with Company Match: Currently match contributions dollar-for-dollar up to 4% of eligible pay; immediate vesting.
Health & Welfare Benefits: Employer provided medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, Employee Assistance Program and accident & illness coverage.
Life and Disability Insurance: Employer provided basic life insurance and AD&D valued at 50K coverage amount with the option for voluntary buy up for additional coverage.
Time Off: Flexible non-accrual vacation; company holidays per policy. (For California employees, this is separate from California paid sick leave, if applicable.)
Expenses: Business travel and related expenses reimbursed per company policy.

Reasonable Accommodations
If you need assistance or accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at [redacted] or your dedicated recruiter with the job title and requisition number.

Employment Eligibility
Candidates must have current work authorization in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Third-Party Recruiting Disclaimer
Legence and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies; any such submissions without a prior signed agreement authorized by Legence Holdings LLC's CHRO or Director of Talent Acquisition will not incur fees and are considered property of Legence.

Pay Disclosure & Considerations
Where pay ranges are indicated, please note that a successful candidate's exact pay will be determined based relevant job-related factors, including any of the following: candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications, as well as geographic and market considerations. We are committed to ensuring fair and competitive compensation for all employees and comply with all applicable salary transparency laws.

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