Construction Administrator

SFCS Architects; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits package

Job summary

A design excellence firm in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Construction Administrator with experience in commercial, institutional, and residential projects. The ideal candidate will have a background in building construction or architecture, strong organizational skills, and knowledge of AIA documents. Responsibilities include processing project documentation, conducting on-site inspections, and maintaining correspondence with contractors. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a construction administrator in an architectural/engineering firm is required.
• Ability to travel is a must.

Responsibilities

• Processing requests for information and construction change directives.
• On-site inspections of construction progress and monitoring changes.
• Meeting with the General Contractor and clients.
• Maintaining logs and tracking correspondence.
• Evaluating applications for payment from the General Contractor.

Skills

Knowledge of project specifications and AIA documents

Excellent personal interface capabilities

Strong written and multi-tasking skills

Ability to perform on-site inspections

Organizational and management skills

Education

Certificate or degree in building construction, architecture or related discipline

Tools

Newforma

Bluebeam Software

Job description

As a collaborative and innovative center of design excellence, SFCS is dedicated to defining the next generation of Living, Learning and Healing Environments. Our family-oriented culture aims to provide an exceptional employment experience through which we deliver extraordinary service. From our four regionally located offices in North Carolina, Virginia, Kentucky and Pennsylvania, we provide specialization in the design of senior living, education, healthcare and government facilities nationwide.

Our Charlotte Office is currently seeking a Construction Administrator; experience should include work on commercial, institutional and residential projects encompassing health care, assisted living, higher education, and/or multi-family. Previous experience as a construction administrator in an architectural/engineering firm is required. Successful candidate will possess certificate or degree in building construction, architecture or related discipline from a community college or an accredited university with “well-rounded” organizational and management skills, along with a solid knowledge of construction.

• Possess the knowledge and understanding of project specifications and AIA documents including AIA A201 General Conditions and each of the various AIA contracts.
• CCCA certification a plus.
• Responsibility for processing requests for information, construction change directives, proposal requests, architectural supplemental instructions, shop drawings, change orders and other correspondence between the General Contractor and Architect.
• Ability to perform on-site inspections of construction progress and monitor and track construction progress and changes. Ability to travel is a must.
• Ability to meet with the General Contractor and clients to assist in the construction process.
• Ability to maintain logs and the tracking of all correspondence to and from the General Contractor.
• Ability to evaluate applications for payment from the General Contractor.
• Excellent personal interface capabilities and organizational skills to communicate effectively with Clients, General Contractors and other team members.
• Knowledge and understanding of Newforma and/or Bluebeam Software is preferred.
• Strong written and multi-tasking skills are a must.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.