Construction Administrator
Charleston, SC - USA
Job Summary
Job Title: Construction Administrator
Department: Construction Administration
Reports To: Managing Director/Studio Director
FLSA Status: Exempt
GENERAL SUMMARY
The Construction Administrator reports to a Managing Director. Responsible for scope schedule and budget. Work under the direction of the Managing Director and in cooperation with the Project Architect and Project Designer to develop high-quality design on time and within budget.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
This position requires working closely with a team of in-house architects interior designers planners landscape architects and consultants on multiple projects with a variety of project diversity throughout the Southeast to meet scheduled deliverables. The successful candidate must be a leader self-starter organized flexible and possess a strong work ethic. The following duties are normal for the position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
- Ability to work within a team environment.
- Handle multiple projects concurrently.
- Travel to project sites throughout South Carolina and/or North Carolina.
- Maintain correspondence with consultants for submittals and schedules.
- Ability to work with multiple teams and manage project schedules simultaneously.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Technical understanding and ability to effectively read construction documents.
- Ability to accurately record shop drawings contracts RFIs etc.
- Understanding of the design and procurement processes.
- Ability to accurately review payment applications.
- Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Demonstrated problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
- Strong project management skills with demonstrated ability to work through applying knowledge skills tools and techniques for project activities to meet the project requirements.
- Ability to cultivate a professional presence through competence reliability honesty integrity respect for others positivity and thoughtful listening.
- Graphic presentation skills including hand drawing and computer rendering.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite including InDesign Photoshop and Illustrator.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word Excel and PowerPoint.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD.
- Familiarity with Deltek Vision AIA contract documents and Revit.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelors or masters degree in construction management or a relevant field.
- 7 years of solid and progressive work history with experience in construction administration.