Architecture - Construction Administrator

About the role

The Construction Administrator plays a critical role in ensuring the successful execution of architectural and construction projects across the Southeast. Reporting to the Managing Director or Studio Director, this position is responsible for supporting project scope, schedule, and budget while working collaboratively with the Project Architect, Project Designer, and multidisciplinary internal teams. The Construction Administrator helps maintain design integrity, oversees construction-phase documentation, and ensures that projects progress efficiently, accurately, and in alignment with firm standards.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with in-house architects, interior designers, planners, landscape architects, and external consultants to support multiple projects simultaneously.
• Maintain ongoing correspondence with consultants regarding submittals, schedules, and project updates.
• Cook up and track project schedules, ensuring timely delivery of construction administration tasks.
• Manage and track project documentation, including shop drawings, RFIs, contracts, and related records.
• Support the Managing Director in maintaining project scope, schedule, and budget throughout all phases of construction.
• Travel to project sites throughout South Carolina and/or North Carolina to observe construction progress and verify compliance with design intent.
• Aid in identifying and resolving construction-related issues in collaboration with project teams.
• Review payment applications for accuracy and alignment with project progress.

Requirements

• Strong technical understanding of construction documents and the ability to interpret architectural and engineering drawings.
• Solid understanding of design and procurement processes.
• Ability to review payment applications with precision and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
• Strong project management skills, including the application of tools, techniques, and methodologies to meet project requirements.
• Professional presence demonstrated through competence, reliability, honesty, integrity, respect, positivity, and active listening.
• Graphic presentation skills, including hand drawing and computer rendering.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Familiarity with Deltek Vision, AIA contract documents, and Revit.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Construction Management or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in construction administration or a closely related discipline.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary design teams is preferred.