Construction Administrator

Salas O'Brien

$80K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS degree in engineering or construction related field preferred
  • 5+ years of experience in project construction management or MEP/FP systems installation
  • Experience managing projects ranging from $500,000 to $150 million
  • Familiarity with institutional clients like state agencies and universities
  • Experience in new construction and renovations, including occupied facilities
  • Certification as Construction Manager (CCM) preferred
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Act as a key representative during construction, aligning the interests of all stakeholders
  • Attend and document project meetings, providing detailed notes
  • Coordinate construction observation activities, directing relevant specialists and engineers
  • Review design documents for feasibility and quality assurance
  • Lead design cost estimating processes
  • Maintain and monitor various construction administration logs
  • Travel to client and project sites as needed

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Paid time off and company holidays
  • Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
  • Support for professional development
Full Job Description
Construction Administrator

Job Summary: Ensure constructability and quality control.

Responsibilities:
  • Serve as a trusted representative during the construction phase while balancing the interests of owners, contractors, architects, engineers, and other stake holders.
  • Attend project construction meetings representing MEP and FP disciplines.
    • Provide written report of meeting notes.
  • Plan, coordinate, and conduct construction observation activities while directing discipline-specific specialists and engineers as required.
    • Must travel at times to meet with clients or go to project sites.
  • Review design documents for constructability and quality control.
    • Lead the design cost estimating development process.
    • Maintain and monitor construction administration logs including RFIs, submittals, change requests, proposal requests, pay applications, and other project controls documentation.

Qualifications and Experience:
  • BS degree in an engineering or construction related field preferred
  • 5+ years related experience in project construction management or installation of MEP/FP systems.
  • Proven experience with projects ranging from $500,000 to $150 million.
  • Experience working with institutional clients: state agencies, colleges and universities, public sector organizations, campus and government facilities, private laboratories, and manufacturing facilities.
  • Experience in new building construction and renovations of existing facilities, including occupied facilities.
  • Certified Construction Manager, CCM, or equivalent preferred.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Supervisory capabilities.
  • Excellent customer service capabilities.
  • Ability to work more than 40 hours per week in order to meet project and task deadlines.
  • Ability to drive to project sites and perform reviews of MEP and FP systems.
  • Must have a valid driver's license.
  • Able to work in the United States.
  • Process correspondence efficiently, accurately, and confidentially.
  • Works independently in a team environment to complete tasks from start to finish with little to no input from Supervisor.
  • Capable of conducting client meetings without Supervisor.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, and Newforma.

Location: Raleigh, NC

Travel: Frequent

Benefits:

This role is also eligible for performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off and company holidays
  • Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
  • Professional development support

For more information, visit our full benefits overview here.

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