Construction Administrator

Critical Facilities are becoming more diverse as technology advances, creating a market shift. Hyperscale users and increased demand have turned data into the new utility, making quicker, leaner facilities a must. Gensler's wide berth of expertise in multiple practice areas gives our Critical Facilities practice a unique edge. For example, a deep bench of experts in both Critical Facilities and Healthcare can deliver the ultimate data center for a healthcare provider.

Beyond data centers, our Critical Facilities team delivers high-performance projects for research, supercomputing, command and control centers, SCIFs, distribution and logistics, high-tech manufacturing, and various other technology-rich project types.

Your Role

As a Construction Administrator, you will successfully execute architectural projects during the construction phase and provide on-site support, coordination and communications with all consultants, clients, contractors, and staff. You are proactive, detail oriented, and demonstrate a high level of professionalism. In this role, you will be viewed as a project delivery expert with recognized authority on topics including but not limited to BIM standards, project startups/procedures, meeting coordination, and field reports.

What You Will Do

* Provide day-to-day coordination and communication with design consultants, clients, stakeholders and contractors to facilitate smooth communication and timely deliverables

* Support Construction Administration (CA) project phase including documentation, RFIs, QA/QC coordination, and submittals

* Maintain recognized authority and expert level delivery of contract administration/change management, BIM standards, project start ups/procedures, and Bluebeam review process/procedures

* Provide project meeting coordination

* Onsite observations support which will include frequent travel around the country to different sites

* Attend OAC meetings

* Attend architectural punch walks and assist in generating punch lists

* Organize and maintain Document Control, records, and file structures

* Create field reports

* Upload and download items in Procore

Your Qualifications

* 8+ years of on-site Construction Administration/Project Management experience supporting large complex projects required (Critical Facilities/Mission Critical project experience preferred)

* Bachelor's degree in Architecture from an accredited university

* Registered Architect preferred

* Strong interpersonal skills and design team communications

* Ability to maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, contractors, consultants & staff

* Familiarity with working with a variety of jurisdictions

* Experience with Procore, Project Schedule, Newforma, etc.

* Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam review process/procedures, etc.

* U.S. Citizenship is required for this role due to the client's security clearance requirement

* Sustainability/LEED Certification preferred

TO BE CONSIDERED, PLEASE SUBMIT A CURRENT PORTFOLIO AND/OR WORK SAMPLES IN PDF FORMAT

This position requires regular out-of-state travel to provide on-site support for execution of architectural projects during the construction phase.

Life at Gensler

At Gensler, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From curated art exhibits to internal design competitions to "Well-being Awareness Week," our offices reflect our people's diverse interests.

We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401k, profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice annual bonus opportunities. Our annual base salary range has been established based on local markets.

As part of the firm's commitment to licensure and professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.

* Notice:
At Gensler a licensed Architect will have the job title of Architect and unlicensed will have the jo title of Technical Designer. Both operate in this capacity for alignment with internal programs, doing business with clients and compliance with industry and government regulations. If you have question regarding this notice, please ask our Talent Acquisition team during the application process.