Sr. Construction Administrator - Health

Overview:

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 application of codes and building systems. Endorses the firm's values by personally influencing client service, innovation and communication.

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

* Monitors owner and/or contractor directed changes for requests that fall outside of 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 as well as HKS standards, best practices and quality expectations

* Performs periodic site visits, observations and inspections and prepares field reports

* 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

* Builds 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

* 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

* Develops, recognizes, recruits and grows diverse talent

* Manages conflict effectively and encourages a healthy team environment

* Fosters and maintains a collaborative professional working relationship with the project team

* Actively promotes and incorporates the firm's principles of 'design excellence' through the integration of responsible and sustainable design practice with the art of design

* Delivers project on defined budget requirements and maintains accountability to project plan and planned utilization rate

* Supports the business development process by identifying new opportunities, marketing current clients for repeat business and assisting with proposals, budgets and schedules

* May participate in marketing interviews

Qualifications:

* Accredited professional degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Engineering, Construction Science or related field preferred

* Architectural Registration preferred

* Typically 10+ years of experience

* Sustainable design accreditation preferred

* Experience with architectural software such as Revit, AutoCAD, Newforma, 3D modeling software and PDF-editing software preferred

* Proficiency in MS Office Suite preferred

* Strong knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines

* Strong knowledge of the Owner-Architect Agreement, Owner-Contractor Agreement and Architect-Consultant Agreements

* Advanced knowledge of architectural building systems, accessibility guidelines and QA/QC process

* Advanced knowledge of building codes and ability to research and apply/incorporate into technical documents

* Experience with managing and performing duties in a fast-paced environment

* Strong organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time

* Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing

* Required travel to job sites in Virginia, DC, Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey

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