Construction Administrator

Construction Administrator

Stantec’s Buildings team is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. Our collaborative culture and our innovative, sustainable approach to projects help us create buildings that matter to our world. Together, we are enhancing the quality of life globally through design.

Join us and design your place with Stantec.

Job Location:

Berkley, MI

Employment Type:

Full time

Schedule:

Full time
Travel:
No

• Perform on site observations of the progress and quality of the work to determine if it is being performed in a manner conforming to the contract documents.
• Observe and report deviations from the contract documents, codes, and standards. Follow through with all responsible parties until issues are resolved.
• Observe and assist in equipment startups and commissioning.
• Assist Design Team with responses to Requests for Information and communicate with Design Team for clarifications.
• Negotiate acceptable resolutions to contract changes and claims, and process for management approval.
• Review progress payment certificates.
• Develop written field reports and complete project punch lists.
• Process project closeouts.
• Attend and participate in site meetings with construction management team, trades, and owner representatives.
• Maintain a logbook of site activities including weather conditions, nature and location of work being performed, instructions given to the contractor, and record of any occurrence that may result in a contractor claim.
• Observe startup of major systems and confirm in writing the proper operation of said systems based on reports by commissioning agents and manufacturer representatives.
• Provide drawing constructability reviews.
• Regional travel required.

• Construction field representative experience, preferably for ground up construction and preferably in Michigan.
• Understanding of all phases of construction including permitting, mobilization, foundation, superstructure, interiors, systems, and site.
• Ability to check own work for accuracy and completeness and manage time to meet project budget and schedule.
• Ability to participate and collaborate in a project team setting.
• Ability to engage in creative and critical thought.
• Requires understanding of Microsoft Office Suite. Familiarity with typical construction management software a plus.

• Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management with five years of related experience or ten years of related experience without a degree is required.

Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year.

In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law). Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law. The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment.

Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.