Construction Administrator - Mission Critical

Job Title

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.

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

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 visualization skills to communicate ideas required

Advanced knowledge of architectural building systems and…