Construction Administrator
Listed on 2026-09-12
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Construction
Civil Engineering, Site Manager, Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Construction Manager/ Foreman
At SSR, we're more than a leading engineering design, consulting, and planning firm-we're a team of owners committed to solving complex projects and delivering innovative solutions for facility and infrastructure challenges. With locations across the U.S. and expertise spanning diverse markets and services, our collaborative approach empowers us to build lasting partnerships with each other, our clients, and our communities.
We believe high performance and a people-first culture go hand in hand. As an owner from day one, our colleagues thrive in an environment that values accountability, celebrates achievement, and supports personal and professional growth. As owners, we take pride in our work and in each other-driving results while fostering a workplace where everyone feels seen, supported, and inspired.
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What You'll DoAs a Construction Administrator, you'll be the hub between owners, designers, and contractors during construction-making sure work conforms to the plans and specifications, coordinating decisions quickly, and keeping documentation tight from NTP through final inspection and startup.
- Administer contracts and documentation through the full construction phase-including submittals, RFIs, change orders, pay apps, final inspection, and startup.
- Serve as primary daytoday contact between contractor and design team; coordinate prompt decisions with owners' representatives.
- Assist in evaluation of contractor proposals, bids, estimates, schedules, and change orders; advise the design team and owner on needed decisions.
- Maintain current knowledge of owner architect agreements and any additional service agreements; ensure compliance in field execution.
- Review plans and specifications to coordinate design intent and construction means/methods; flag discrepancies and drive resolution.
- Perform regular site visits to discuss activities, progress, and issues with superintendents and trade partners; document observations.
- Coordinate startup and commissioning touchpoints with the client and contractor; communicate issues and track to closure.
- Attend owner/contractor meetings; provide updates, capture action items, and follow through on deliverables.
- Meet with state, city, and county officials for construction review and code adherence as necessary.
- Help resolve conflicts with suppliers and contractors; escape unusual conditions to the design team and owners' reps and facilitate solutions.
- Review contractor and supplier pay applications for accuracy and conformance with progress and contract terms.
- Ensure applicable quality procedures are executed timely on assigned projects; promote lessons learned and continuous improvement.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline and three years of experience OR five years of experience in construction and applicable design
- Experience managing projects in the A/E industry
Preferred Qualifications:
- Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Knowledge of engineering theories/methodologies, project approach, and system design; understanding of interrelationships among key disciplines.
- Experience with multidisciplined construction systems and projects; working knowledge of applicable codes and regulations.
- Communication strengths: clear writing, strong speech clarity, and active listening to represent diverse viewpoints accurately.
- Detail oriented with sound judgment, problem solving, and decision making; highly organized with strong followthrough.
- 100% Employee-Owned - Ownership from day one with immediate ESOP vesting.
- Retirement Savings - 401(k) with…
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