Sr. Construction Administrator - Mission Critical

Responsibilities

• Manges 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, and employs standard protocol for communication with and between team members to include the Owner, Architect/Engineer team and Contractor representatives
• 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 and maintains current documents using HKS’ construction document management software
• Effectively communicates with design team to gain understanding of design intent
• Captures and coordinates document revisions and communicates legal ramifications of changes to the contract documents during construction phase
• Makes sure owner and/or contractor directed changes are within the scope of basic services agreement; notifies PM of any potential additional services
• 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, to include the practice of quality assurance
• 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 project team
• Buils consensus among team members and achieve project goals by facilitating communication between Owner, Architect, Contractor and Consultants and by maintaining current knowledge of the Owner-Architect Agreement, Owner-Contractor Agreement, Architect-Consultant Agreement and any additional services agreements
• Solves issues with inspectors and other authorities having jurisdiction while maintaining current knowledge of applicable codes for project
• Leads and collaborates in team meetings to discuss project issues, technical issues and coordination with other disciplines
• Prepares and/or reviews meeting minutes and appropriate documents for consultant coordination meetings

Qualifications

• Accredited professional degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Engineering, Construction Science or related field preferred
• Ten or more years of experience
• Architectural Registration preferred
• Sustainable design accreditation preferred
• Advanced – expert-level experience, knowledge or skills in advanced skills in Navisworks and Bluebeam required
• Basic – familiar with primary concepts or capabilities and may perform elementary functions depending on role
• Advanced knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines required
• Advanced knowledge of the Owner-Architect Agreement, Owner-Contractor Agreement and Architect-Consultant Agreements required
• Advanced knowledge of materials, construction techniques, building codes, architectural building systems, accessibility guidelines and QA/QC process required
• Advanced ability to research and apply/incorporate into technical documents required
• Advanced experience with the entire project lifecycle, through post-occupancy required
• Advanced experience with managing and performing duties in a fast-paced environment required
• Advanced organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time required
• Advanced ability to manage team with diplomatic leadership style which puts value on relationships and collaboration, both internal and external required
• Advanced ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing required
• Advanced ability to problem solve and apply innovative solutions required
• Advanced ability to collaborate and encourage collaboration in a team environment required
• Advanced ability to work on multiple projects at the same time required
• Advanced ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality required