Construction Administration

At Davis, Bowen & Friedel, Inc. (DBF), our Construction Administrators, play a critical role in the success of our projects. In coordination with the project manager, they are responsible for ensuring terms, plans, specifications, and budgets are adhered to during the construction phase. In our continual ambition of improving our communities, our Contract Administrators assist our clients through projects even when they are not from DBF.

In this role, we are looking for an individual who is eager to improve our built environment. They should be well versed in reading and understanding construction plans. Knowledge of contract administration development is required. Organizational skills and the ability to effectively serve as a liaison between clients, contractors, and project managers are a must. The candidate selected will be responsible for building a construction/rehabilitation administration.

DBF’s portfolio includes projects of a wide variety, so if you are looking to expand your repertoire and improve your abilities, this position is the perfect fit for you. We also offer several opportunities for promotion if you meet our needs. This is an on‑site, in‑person position only. No hybrid or remote work is available at this time.

• Independently administer assigned construction‑phase activities in coordination with the Project Manager and design team, including interpretation of construction plans, specifications, agreements, details, contract requirements, and related construction documents.
• Manage construction administration processes and documentation, including RFIs, contractor submittals, change orders, testing and inspection reports, payment applications, schedules, and associated logs; coordinate technical review and resolution with appropriate project personnel.
• Review contractor schedules and progress information, identify potential schedule concerns, and communicate impacts or issues to the Project Manager.
• Review contractor payment applications, installed quantities, stored materials, and supporting documentation and provide recommendations to the Project Manager.
• Review change‑order requests and supporting documentation; assist with evaluating scope, quantities, justification, and cost or schedule implications; and document field conditions associated with changes, additional work, delays, claims, or disputes.
• Conduct or facilitate pre‑construction conferences and construction progress meetings, prepare accurate and timely meeting minutes, and coordinate follow‑up and communication among clients, contractors, consultants, design professionals, regulatory agencies, and DBF project personnel.
• Serve as lead RPR on complex construction assignments when required, performing advanced construction observations and evaluating apparent compliance with contract documents.
• Coordinate RPR activities and field coverage when assigned and review field reports, quantity records, as‑built documentation, photographs, and other construction records for accuracy, completeness, and quality.
• Identify emerging technical, quality, contractual, cost, schedule, or documentation concerns and promptly communicate and coordinate them with appropriate project leadership.
• Lead or participate in substantial completion and final inspections; prepare and coordinate punch lists, verify corrective work, review warranties, record documents, testing information, and other closeout submissions, and assist the Project Manager with recommendations regarding completion and acceptance.
• Review non‑DBF designs when assigned for apparent conformance with applicable client codes, construction standards, and project requirements.
• Maintain complete, organized, timely, and defensible construction…