Construction Administrator

About the role

McMillan Pazdan Smith is an award-winning architecture, interior design, and advisory services firm with eleven studios located in the southeast. We are currently seeking a Construction Administrator to join our team in Columbia, SC.

Responsibilities

• Aid the project teams with construction administration activities.
• Read, interpret, and understand plans, specifications, and other contract documents.
• Communicate with project architects, other Construction Administrators (CAs), and consultants to resolve project issues.
• Participate in mandatory monthly CA meetings and other design studio meetings.
• Perform quality control throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assist with pre-construction specification and drawing quality control and constructability reviews.
• Monitor project for compliance with construction documents and client standards.
• Issue document revisions prepared by designers and prepare field observation reports.
• Attend Owner/Architect/Construction (OAC) meetings and record accurate meeting minutes.
• Facilitate the completion of project closeout documents and investigations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s / associate degree in construction science and/or management, architecture, engineering, or related field.
• 3-5 years combined experience in construction administration and/or architecture.
• Previous experience in an architecture, engineering, or construction industry firm.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to read and understand plan documents.
• Understanding of building technology fundamentals.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Exceptional organizational and follow-through skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Demonstrated cultural awareness and sensitivity.

Physical Demands

• Occasionally lift and/or carry up to 25 pounds.
• Exposure to hazardous working conditions in conjunction with construction site visits.
• No exposure to hazardous working conditions in the office work environment.