Construction Administration - Field

SPS Architects LLP; Scottsdale (AZ); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Employer paid Medical and Dental

Vision insurance (employee-paid)

HSA Employer contribution

401(K) matching

Competitive PTO

Life & Disability Insurance

9-hour workdays with half-day Friday

In-office Friday with your dog

Hybrid (80%/20%) Workplace

Performance bonuses

Job summary

SPS+ Architects in Scottsdale, AZ is seeking a Construction Administrator-Field to oversee the construction phase of projects, ensure quality, compliance, and smooth collaboration with architects, contractors, and clients.

The role demands a detail-oriented self-starter with at least five years of in-field construction management and the ability to read and interpret architectural, civil, structural, mechanical and plumbing drawings.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of recent experience in Construction Management/Administration, including in-field work.
• BA or equivalent in Construction Management preferred.
• Self-starter with ability to work independently with conflicting deadlines.
• Attentive to detail and ownership in their work.
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings (Architectural, Civil, Structural, Mechanical & Plumbing).

Responsibilities

• Manage field construction admin, including start up, submittals & RFI reviews, ASIs, change orders, and closeout tasks for multiple in-field projects.
• Coordinate correspondence and review construction drawings & specifications.
• Review submittals against drawings and coordinate consultant submissions.
• Coordinate with Client, Contractor, Consultant and in-house design team throughout the project.
• Attend OAC meetings, document minutes, perform site inspections and follow up on actions.
• Ensure QA/QC, ADA compliance, review plans and specs, and provide feedback to design team.
• Perform final inspections, punch lists, and ensure project manual completeness.
• Mentor staff on field construction issues and monitor budget contingencies.
• Visit job sites regularly, create field reports and photos, maintain quality control.
• Review payment applications for percent complete, change orders, contingencies, and allowances.

Skills

Construction management

In-field experience

Reading construction drawings

Independent worker

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Job description

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Construction Administration - Field

Scottsdale, AZ, US

Salary Range: $80,000.00 To $100,000.00 Annually

SPS+ Architectsis hiring a Construction Administrator-Field Position for our Scottsdale, AZ office!

SPS+ Architects is a full-service Architecture and Interior Design Firm operating in the Education, Commercial, Multi-Family and Native American sectors. We strive to innovate throughdesignwhich has led to over 60 years of success in the AEC industry. We are a team of 70+ professionals focused on creating meaningful designs through collaboration that inspire those who use them. The culture at SPS+ emphasizes creativity, flexibility, positivity, and places high value on every member of the team.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We’reseeking a self-motivated Construction Administrator to oversee the construction phase of projects, ensuring quality, compliance, and smooth collaboration with architects, contractors, and clients. Ifyou’redetail-oriented, great at problem-solving, and thrive in fast-paced environments, this role is for you!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage Field Construction Admin: Handle constructionstart up, completesubmittals & RFIReviews, createand distribute ASI's, review and vet change orders, and complete project closeout tasks for multiple in the field projects.
• Coordinate Correspondence: Strong understanding of Construction Drawings & Specifications.
• Submittals & RFI Reviews: Review all project submittals against construction drawings and specifications, and coordinate consultant submissions.
• Communication: Coordinate with Client, Contractor, Consultant and in-house design team for duration of project.
• On-Site Admin: Attend OAC meetings, document minutes, perform site inspections to ensure quality and conformance to project drawings and specifications and follow up on action items.
• QA/QC: Ensure construction quality code and ADA compliance, review building plans & specifications, provide feedback back to in-house design team.
• Project Closeout: Perform final inspections, punch list, review as-built construction drawings and ensure project manual completeness.
• Mentorship & Budget Compliance: Track and review project contingency, allowances and usages and Mentor staff on field related construction issues.
• Site Visits & Reports: Regularly visit job sites, create field reports, photo documentation of current project statusensurecompliance, and maintain quality control.
• Payment Application Reviews : Review for % complete, change order, contingency, allowance verification.

EXCLUSIVE BENEFITS

• 100% Employer paid Medical and Dental Insurance
• Optional Employee-paid Vision insurance
• HSA Employer contribution
• 401(K) matching
• Competitive PTO
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Enjoy a balanced workweek with 9-hour workdays, plus a half-day on Fridays.
• Optional in-office work on Friday afternoons, where you can also bring your dog.
• Hybrid (80%/office 20%) Workplace
• Performance bonuses

TO SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE: Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of recent experience in Construction Management/Administration including in-field experience. Recent work with an Architectural Design firm preferred.
• BA or equivalent in Construction Management preferred.
• Must be a self-starter and work independently with conflicting deadlines
• Attentive to detail and precision.Takespride and ownership in their work.
• Must have the ability to read and understand Construction drawings (Architectural, Civil, Structural, Mechanical & Plumbing (MPE)).

SPS+ Architects is anequal-opportunityemployer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employee