Construction Administrator - Mission Critical

** Overview:
** Exercises independent judgment in evaluation, selection and use of standard techniques, and solves problems when encountered. Possesses and applies a broad knowledge of architectural principles, practices and procedures to complete assignments with originality and ingenuity. Anticipates job expectations and contributes to solutions on small to mid-scale projects through construction administration.
** Responsibilities:
*** Employs standard protocol for communication with and between team members to include the owner, architect/engineer team and contractor staff
* Proactively applies knowledge of codes and all types of building systems (architectural, civil, structural, etc.) to projects
* Assists with reviewing and managing Requests for Information (RFI) and submittals and maintains current documents using HKS’ document management software
* Effectively communicates with designers to gain understanding of design intent
* Coordinates with design team, issues required document revisions and communicates legal ramifications of changes to the contract documents during construction phase
* 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
* Interprets results of laboratory tests and implements the necessary course of action required by test results
* Applies knowledge of the effect of atmospheric conditions on building materials and components during and after construction, to include the practice of quality assurance
* Evaluates cost-related aspects of the project and administer change orders, proposed changes, construction change directives, substitutions, time delays and payment applications in accordance with contract and project requirements
* Provides feedback about issues for improvements (constructability, material appropriateness, clarity, function, equipment coordination, etc.) to project team
* Collaborates to build 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
* Resolves issues with inspectors and other authorities having jurisdiction while maintaining current knowledge of applicable codes and regulations for project
* Participates in team meetings to discuss project issues, technical issues and coordination with other disciplines
* May be responsible for preparing and/or reviewing meeting minutes for consultant coordination meetings
* Travel will be required
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* Qualifications:

**** Education and Experience
*** Accredited professional degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Engineering, Construction Science or related field preferred
* Typically 4+ years of experience
** Licenses and Certifications
*** Architectural Registration preferred
* Sustainable design accreditation preferred
** Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

** Advanced –
* expert-level experience, knowledge or skills
* Intermediate –
* experience, knowledge or skills required to produce high-quality solutions or work
* Basic –
* familiar with primary concepts or capabilities and may perform elementary functions depending on role
** Advanced skills in Bluebeam required
* Intermediate experience with Navisworks required
* Basic skills in Revit required
* Advanced skills in MS Office Suite required
* Basic skills in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign required
* Advanced knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines required
* Intermediate knowledge of the Owner-Architect Agreement, Owner-Contractor Agreement and Architect-Consultant Agreements required
* Advanced experience with the entire project lifecycle, through post-occupancy required
* Advanced presentation, graphic and…