Construction Administrator

Wilkins Architecture Design Planning; Kearney (NE); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Retirement contributions

Job summary

Wilkins Architecture Design Planning in Kearney, NE is seeking a Construction Administrator to support project delivery during the construction phase. This full-time, on-site role focuses on field observation, QA/QC, and coordination among project managers, architects, owners, and contractors.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering, at least three years of relevant experience, strong safety knowledge, and excellent organization and communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or a closely related field.
• At least three (3) years of relevant experience in construction services, administrative support, contract administration, or construction project management.
• Strong knowledge of safety regulations.
• Strong knowledge of the construction industry and processes.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining consistent internal communications with project managers and project architects to carry out the design during construction.
• Building and maintaining relationships with owners, consultants and contractors.
• Reviewing contract documents for constructability and improving the communication of design intent to the contractor.
• Performing frequent on-site field observations and documenting field observation reports.
• Managing submittals, change orders, and applications for payment; assisting in submittal reviews.

Skills

Communication skills

On-site construction experience

Field observations

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering

Job description

Established in 1979, Wilkins Architecture Design Planning (Wilkins ADP) is a Nebraska-based firm providing architecture, interior design, planning and programming services. With a strong commitment to the communities we serve, our team works on a wide variety of projects, including education, healthcare, civic, commercial and community facilities throughout the state.

Role Description

The Construction Administrator is a full-time, on-site role based in Kearney, NE, supporting the successful delivery of architectural projects during the construction phase. A Construction Administrator is comfortable with a variety of responsibilities aimed to support project managers and project architects with construction-related matters including, but not limited to: construction site field observation, quality assurance/quality control, defending the firm’s contract documents and serving as the one of the primary facilitators for communication between project managers/architects, owner(s) and contractor(s). An optimistic and creative problem solver, you have strong communication skills, the ability to adapt, an eagerness to learn, and enjoy doing the following:

Responsibilities

• Maintaining consistent internal communications with project managers and project architects to ensure the design team’s vision gets carried out in the construction
• Building and maintaining positive relationships with all team members, owners, consultants and contractors
• Assisting design team by reviewing contract documents by providing recommendations as to constructability and possible means to improve the communication of the design intent to the contractor/s
• Performing frequent on-site field observations followed by documenting and developing field observation reports
• Communicating when Proposal Requests, Architect’s Supplemental Instructions, or Change Orders are needed and ability to review / approve applications for payment; Participating in submittal review process/es
• Assisting with written and visual documentation of items to be completed and/or corrected “Punchlist” following construction completion.unication skills for effective interaction with architects, contractors, consultants, and clients, both in writing and in person.
• Familiarity with submittal processes and documentation workflows, including tracking, logging, and distributing construction documents.

What You Bring

• A bachelor’s degree with a major in construction management, engineering, or a closely related field from a college or university
• At least three (3) years of relevant experience in construction services, administrative support, contract administration, or construction project management
• Strong knowledge of safety regulations
• Strong knowledge of the construction industry and processes
• Excellent organization, time management, attention to detail, and communication skills

Wilkins ADP provides a collaborative, creative, and flexible working environment with opportunities for growth and advancement. We offer the ability to work and connect remotely along with flexible scheduling. Our leadership team supports and encourages professional development learning opportunities and offers competitive salaries and benefits, including health care and retirement contributions.