Construction Administrator

Job Description

We are currently seeking a Construction Administrator for our Land Development Group to serve our Ashburn VA office.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prompt concise and accurate communication with Project Stakeholders, Project Manager and contractor
• Develop construction contract documents so that the project can be bid/negotiated with a contractor
• Maintain, review and respond as necessary to all project documents including RFI’s, material submittals, as-built plans, contractor pay requisitions and change orders
• Attend and facilitate Pre-construction meetings, Progress Meetings and other construction project related meetings with owners, contractors, sub-contractors, governmental agencies, etc. to prosecute the project
• Resolve field construction issues including frequent communication with the owner, contractor, public, utility companies, project engineers and agencies having jurisdiction
• Prepare field directives/sketches for contractor
• Apprise the Timmons Group Project Manager of the project’s progress and seek direction on all salient issues
• Review pre-bid project plans for constructability and offer suggestions to the Timmons Group Project Manager
• Review bid tabulations and recommend award to owners
• Visit construction sites and document pertinent observations
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Cost Estimating and review of contractor’s pricing
• Construction schedule building and review of contractors proposed schedules

Skills/Requirements

• Graduation from college or equivalent with a bachelor’s degree, with 2+ years additional training / experience in drainage, grading, earthwork, and general site /civil land development preferred
• Professional Registration is beneficial, but not required
• Progressively responsible experience independently coordinating, scheduling and managing documents control in a wide variety of construction projects
• Working knowledge of office software (MS Word & Excel) and associated equipment
• Considerable knowledge of drainage, grading, earthwork operation, roadway and utility construction methods, materials, standards and construction symbols and terminology
• Working knowledge of state and federal safety, environment, and EEO/DBE guidelines and regulations
• The ability to read, understand and interpret civil engineering site plans, architectural plans and contract specifications
• The ability to think logically and systematically through the various phases of a project
• The ability to prepare and allocate time and effort across multiple projects in multiple geographic locations and prioritize daily and weekly tasks is required
• A current working knowledge of prevailing market rates for major cost items (earthwork, pipe installation, site concrete, etc.) for site construction projects is a plus
• Familiarity with VDOT Road and Bridge Standards and Construction specifications is a plus
• Prior experience with engineering design a plus
• Experience with CAD software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D is a plus
• Working knowledge of MS Project is a plus
• Ability to prepare CAD drawings is a plus

Compensation

Our best estimate of the salary range for this position is $90,000-$110,000. Offers are based on a range of job-related factors such as internal equity, experience, skills, education, credentials role complexity.

Additional Information

The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We are looking for high energy, creative, flexible, patient, self-starters who are willing to work at a dynamic pace. Candidates must share a commitment to our company’s Vision, Mission and Shared Values.

Timmons Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Timmons Group is a full-service engineering and technology firm recognized nationally as a “Best Firm to Work For” by CE News. With 21 offices throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, we provide civil engineering, environmental, economic development, GIS/geospatial technology, landscape architecture, and surveying services to a diverse client base. As one of Engineering News Record’s (ENR) Top 500 Design Firms for over 30 years, we are dedicated to being an employer of choice and providing our people with the best resources, technology, and culture to help them thrive in an engaging career development setting.

For more information, visit www.timmons.com.