Sr. Construction Administrator, Health

About the role

A recognized leader in construction administration who provides technical leadership and acts as an advisor on large-scale projects. Possesses strong communication skills, a flexible attitude, ability to solve problems creatively, and ability to foster and manage effective client relationships. Responsible for high-impact decisions in the application of codes and building systems. Endorses the firm’s values by personally influencing client service, innovation, and communication.

Responsibilities

• Manages and leads team through Construction Phase Activities for several concurrent projects, including jobsite meetings, correspondence, submittals, and payment application reviews.
• Works closely and diligently with Owner, Architect/Engineer Team, and Contractor representatives to achieve project goals/requirements, employing standard protocol for communication with and between team members.
• Proactively applies knowledge of codes and all types of building systems (architectural, civil, structural, etc.) to projects.
• Reviews and manages Requests for Information (RFI) and submittals, maintaining current documents using HKS’ construction document management software.
• Effectively communicates with the design team to gain an understanding of design intent.
• Coordinates with the design team, issues required document revisions, and communicates legal ramifications of changes to the contract documents during the construction phase.
• Monitors owner and/or contractor-directed changes for requests that fall outside of the basic services agreement; notifies PM of any potential additional services.
• Checks submittals (i.e., shop drawings and product data) to determine conformance with project contract documents, design intent, HKS standards, best practices, and quality expectations.
• Performs periodic site visits, observations, and inspections and prepares field reports.
• Interprets results of laboratory tests and implements the necessary course of action required by test results.
• Applies knowledge of the effect of atmospheric conditions on building materials and components during and after construction, including quality assurance practices.
• Evaluates cost-related aspects of the project and administers change orders, proposed changes, construction change directives, substitutions, time delays, and payment applications in accordance with contract and project requirements.
• Provides feedback about issues for improvements (constructability, material appropriateness, clarity, function, equipment coordination, etc.) to the project team.
• Builds consensus among team members and achieves project goals by facilitating communication between Owner, Architect, Contractor, and Consultants, maintaining current knowledge of agreements.
• Resolves issues with inspectors and other authorities having jurisdiction while maintaining current knowledge of applicable codes for the project.
• Leads and collaborates in team meetings to discuss project issues, technical issues, and coordination with other disciplines.
• Responsible for preparing and/or reviewing meeting minutes and appropriate documents for consultant coordination meetings.
• Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Accredited professional degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Engineering, Construction Science, or related field preferred.
• Typically 10+ years of experience.

Licenses and Certifications

• Architectural Registration preferred.
• Sustainable design accreditation preferred.

Skills

• Advanced – expert-level experience, knowledge, or skills:
  • Navisworks and Bluebeam.
  • MS Office Suite.
  • Sustainability and integrated design guidelines.
  • Owner-Architect Agreement, Owner-Contractor Agreement, and Architect-Consultant Agreements.
  • Materials, construction techniques, building codes, architectural building systems, accessibility guidelines, and QA/QC process.
  • Research and apply/incorporate into technical documents.
  • Entire project lifecycle, through post-occupancy.
  • Managing and performing duties in a fast-paced environment.
  • Organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time.
  • Managing a team with a diplomatic leadership style that values relationships and collaboration.
  • Presentation, graphic, and visualization skills to communicate ideas.
  • Collaboration in a team environment.
  • Working on multiple projects at the same time.
  • Effectively meeting deadlines at expected quality.
• Intermediate – experience, knowledge, or skills required to produce high-quality solutions or work:
  • Maintaining existing client relationships and building new client relationships.
  • Communicating in a clear, concise, and professional manner both verbally and in writing.
  • Problem-solving and applying innovative solutions.
• Basic – familiar with primary concepts or capabilities:
  • Revit (intermediate preferred).
  • Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.