Construction Administrator

About the role

CMTA has an immediate need for an experienced Construction Administrator to join our diverse team of engineering professionals in our Arlington, VA office. This full‑time, in‑office/onsite position will manage project specifications and oversee contract and construction documents for projects in Virginia, DC, and Maryland, offering opportunities for professional growth within the organization.

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; anticipate 2‑3 days a week of site visits, which may require full‑day or overnight travel.
• Prepare field observation reports.
• Help maintain and update electronic construction plan sets in collaboration with the design team.
• Assist with maintaining project schedules and logs.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with internal staff and external clients regarding project inquiries, procedures, and requirements.
• Mentor and train design staff based on constructability feedback, lessons learned from field observations, and construction administration processes.
• Coordinate completion of closeout documents.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience as a design engineer, 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.

Pay

Base Salary Range: $85,000 – $110,000. This role is also eligible for an annual performance‑based bonus, determined by role, individual performance, and company performance (not guaranteed).

Benefits

• 401(k) Plan with Company Match: 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, with optional voluntary buy‑up for additional coverage.
• Time Off: flexible non‑accrual vacation; company holidays per policy (California employees receive separate paid sick leave where applicable).
• Expenses: business travel and related expenses reimbursed per company policy.

About Legence

Legence (Nasdaq: LGN) is a leading provider of engineering, consulting, installation, and maintenance services for mission‑critical building systems. The company designs, fabricates, and installs complex HVAC, process piping, and other mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems, enhancing energy efficiency, reliability, and sustainability in new and existing facilities. Legence serves many of the world’s most technically demanding sectors, with over 60% of the Nasdaq‑100 Index among its clients.