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 Charleston, SC.

Responsibilities

• Aid the project teams with construction administration activities on projects.
• Read, interpret, and understand plans, specifications, and other contract documents.
• Communicate with project architects, other Construction Administrators (CAs), and consultants as required to resolve project issues in a timely and well-organized manner.
• Perform quality control throughout the project lifecycle.
• Participate in mandatory monthly CA meetings on topics including technology, best practices, lessons learned, and other relevant topics.
• Participate in CA and designated design studio periodic meetings as well as project team meetings.
• Support the transition from design to construction by reviewing project schedules, design intent, special features, and client expectations.
• Maintain and update MPS record set documents, including filing, organization, and updating with revisions and RFI responses.
• Monitor project for compliance with construction documents and recurring client standards.
• Issue document revisions prepared by designers and process shop drawings and submittals promptly.
• Prepare field observation reports, including photographs, to document each site visit and record all conversations and instructions.
• Attend Owner/Architect/Construction (OAC) meetings and record accurate meeting minutes.
• Assist with generating and issuing punch lists and receiving, reviewing, and distributing third-party and special inspection test reports.
• Review and process change order requests and payment applications.
• Facilitate the completion of the general contractor's financial closeout and participate in post-construction closeout, including lessons learned discussions.
• Perform post-construction services and investigations as needed.

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.
• Ability to effectively and confidently prioritize and execute tasks with many competing priorities.
• Ability to absorb new ideas and concepts quickly.
• 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.