Construction Administrator

The Construction Administrator (CA) oversees and manages the construction administration phase of a project, administering the construction contract by directing construction administration activities and monitoring for construction document compliance. The CA addresses, administers, and responds to requests for information, change order considerations, and contractor‑issued payment requests. The CA works closely with the Construction Services Manager and Construction Services Practice Area Leader to ensure that all project goals and objectives are achieved within the prescribed scheduling, budget, and funding parameters and properly documents daily construction activities during each site visit.

• Assist in developing and maintaining project schedules for construction contract administration services and ensures projects are completed within schedule constraints.
• Ensure proper communication with clients, contractors, and McGill staff to keep all parties informed of contract adherence and project progress.
• Coordinate, lead, and document construction progress meetings.
• Administer multiple, simultaneous construction projects.
• Assist with constructability reviews.
• Become thoroughly familiar with the technical plans and specifications for each assigned construction project.
• Coordinate and track shop drawing submittals, requests for information (RFI), and contractor pay applications.
• Ensure adherence to quality control procedures, including documentation, correspondence, and proper project close‑out according to established procedures.
• Direct and schedule post‑construction services according to established procedures and construction contract documents.
• Serve on committees and teams as requested by management.
• Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.
• Assist the Office Manager and Construction Services Practice Area Leader in scheduling and ensuring that required quality control is applied to each project with assigned construction services staff throughout the duration of projects.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management, Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two‑year college or technical school and four years of related experience or a minimum of six years of progressive and relevant experience in the construction industry.
• Proficiency in commonly used computer software (Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe).
• Ability to accurately read and comprehend construction plans; keep accurate and complete records documenting daily construction activities; strong time management and organizational skills; ability to observe and manage multiple, simultaneous construction projects; strong mathematical aptitude and ability to verify and check contract quantities and costs as related to contractor pay applications; ability to scale and measure distances accurately.
• Knowledge of construction contract documents, including front‑end documents, general conditions, and technical specifications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with all parties involved in construction activities.
• Valid driver’s license.

McGill Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E‑Verify. The company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. This job description is not intended to be all‑inclusive; employees may perform related duties as needed.