Senior Construction Administrator

About the role

CMTA has an immediate need for an experienced Senior Construction Administrator to join our diverse team of engineering professionals in our Arlington, VA office. This position will be responsible for managing project specifications and overseeing contract and construction documents. It is a full‑time, in‑office/onsite role that will manage projects in Virginia, DC, and Maryland and offers 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 design‑team comments in the final responses.
• Perform onsite construction inspections to ensure projects are constructed in accordance with contract documents and to resolve conflicts.
• Conduct 2–3 days per week of construction site visits to monitor project progress.
• Prepare field observation reports.
• Help maintain and update electronic construction plan sets in coordination with the design team.
• Assist with maintaining project schedules and logs.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with both internal staff and external clients regarding project inquiries or procedures/requirements.
• Mentor and train design staff based on constructability feedback and lessons learned from field observations and construction administration processes.
• Coordinate completion of closeout documents.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• 10+ 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: $110,000 – $140,000. This role is also eligible for an annual performance‑based bonus; bonus eligibility and payout are determined by role, individual performance, and company performance, and are not guaranteed. No sponsorship is available for this position.

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 – basic life and AD&D coverage valued at $50K, with optional voluntary buy‑up.
• Flexible, non‑accrual vacation time and company holidays (California employees receive separate paid sick leave where applicable).
• 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 systems in buildings. The company specializes in designing, fabricating, and installing complex HVAC, process piping, and other mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems—enhancing energy efficiency, reliability, and sustainability in new and existing facilities. Legence also delivers long‑term performance through strategic upgrades and holistic solutions, serving many of the world’s most technically demanding sectors, with over 60% of the Nasdaq‑100 Index among its clients.