Senior Construction Administrator

Goodwyn Mills Cawood

$85K — $100K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or associate's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field
  • Minimum of 10 years of construction administration experience
  • Strong ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
  • Working knowledge of architectural, civil, structural, and MEP systems
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and project management software
  • Able to manage tasks across multiple projects simultaneously
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate construction administration and inspection activities across multiple projects
  • Review and process contractor pay applications, submittals, and field reports
  • Maintain a thorough understanding of project plans and specifications
  • Ensure compliance with local, regional, and federal regulations
  • Conduct regular site visits to monitor construction progress
  • Document field conditions and resolve issues as they arise
  • Verify work aligns with approved documents prior to payment certification
  • Ensure materials and workmanship meet established quality standards
  • Communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with a community-focused approach
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Engagement in diverse projects across multiple sectors
  • Supportive team culture that values input from all members
  • Flexibility in work arrangements with a majority of office hours
Full Job Description
Job Description

GMC is looking for a Construction Administrator to work in the Architecture Department of our Greenville, SC office. The Construction Administrator will be managing construction engineering projects and associated personnel for architecture projects; managing inspection team members; supporting project managers and providing oversight of construction deliverables and associated services.

Essential functions and responsibilities include:

  • Coordinate construction administration and inspection activities across multiple projects
  • Review and process contractor pay applications, submittals, field reports, and other construction-related documentation
  • Maintain a strong working knowledge of project plans, specifications, and contract general conditions
  • Ensure compliance with applicable local, regional, state, and federal regulations
  • Conduct regular site visits to monitor construction progress and verify general conformance with plans and specifications
  • Observe and document field conditions, identifying and helping resolve issues as they arise
  • Verify that work aligns with approved construction documents and contract requirements prior to payment certification
  • Ensure materials, methods, and workmanship meet established quality standards
  • Coordinate with engineers, surveyors, technicians, environmental staff, code officials, and contractors to support project execution
  • Communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders under the guidance of the Project Manager
  • Support the resolution of field issues through collaboration with internal teams and external partners


Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor's or associate's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field
  • Minimum of 10 years of construction administration experience
  • Strong ability to read, interpret, and apply construction drawings and specifications
  • Working knowledge of architectural, civil, structural, and MEP systems, along with applicable building codes and regulations
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.)
  • Experience with project management software, document review tools (e.g., Bluebeam), and contract management systems
  • Ability to support project scheduling, tracking, and basic cost estimating
  • Proven ability to manage and track tasks across multiple projects simultaneously
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly present information to various stakeholders
  • Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and coordination skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while balancing multiple priorities


Travel requirements:
  • FIELD (20%) AND OFFICE (80%)


About the GMC Architecture Community

The GMC Architecture Practice is a community of knowledgeable planning and design professionals that operate with a collaborative, client-focused approach. By bringing together diverse expertise across multiple offices, we build teams to best support each individual project and client. From system-wide master planning to medical equipment replacements and working in complex acute care environments to the evolving outpatient setting, we will assemble a team with the right experience to deliver exceptional projects.

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