Construction Administrator

Salas O'Brien; Mount Pleasant (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Wellness programs

Professional development support

Job summary

Salas O’Brien in Charleston, SC seeks a seasoned Project Construction Manager to lead MEP/FP coordination, estimate processes, submittals, RFIs, and field observations. You will partner with engineers and clients to ensure constructability, adherence to plans, and on‑time project delivery.

Travel is required; a BS in engineering or construction, CCM preferred, and 5+ years of relevant experience are expected. Procore, Primavera, Bluebeam, PlanGrid experience a plus.

Qualifications

• BS degree in an engineering or construction‑related field preferred.
• 5+ years related experience in project construction management or installation of MEP/FP Systems.
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) or equivalent preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Supervisory capabilities.
• Excellent customer service capabilities.
• Ability to work more than 40 hours per week to meet deadlines.
• Ability to drive to project sites and perform reviews of MEP and FP systems.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Able to work in the United States.
• Process correspondence efficiently, accurately, and confidentially.
• Work independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Review design documents for constructability and quality control.
• Lead the design cost estimating development process.
• Manage the submittal, shop drawing, and RFI process, including downloading, assigning, tracking completion, and uploading reviews.
• Provide an initial review of submitted submittals, shop drawings, and RFIs for compliance with project plans and specifications before sending to the design team for review.
• Complete review forms and coordinate their return with the project team.
• Attend project construction meetings representing MEP and FP and provide written reports of meeting notes.
• Perform construction observation visits to project sites to help determine compliance with project plans and specifications; provide written reports of construction observations.
• Provide bidding phase services (attending and directing pre‑bid and pre‑construction meetings for prime projects).
• Must travel at times to meet with clients or go to project sites.

Skills

Communication skills

Supervisory capabilities

Customer service

Driver's license

Willingness to travel

Education

BS degree in engineering or construction‑related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

ProCore

Primavera

Bluebeam

PlanGrid

Job description

At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people‑first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high‑impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.

About Us

Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee‑owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high‑rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

Job Summary

Ensure constructability and quality control.

Responsibilities

• Review design documents for constructability and quality control.
• Lead the design cost estimating development process.
• Manage the submittal, shop drawing, and RFI process, including downloading, assigning, tracking completion, and uploading reviews.
• Provide an initial review of submitted submittals, shop drawings, and RFIs for compliance with project plans and specifications before sending to the design team for review.
• Complete review forms and coordinate their return with the project team.
• Answer project requests for information (RFIs) pertaining to MEP and FP; solicit help from the design team as required to assist with responses.
• Distribute required information to sub‑consultants when we are the prime design professional and coordinate their return.
• Review and respond to contractor change order and allowance reconciliation submittals.
• Review and respond to contractor pay applications.
• Schedule AHJ construction inspections for projects where we are the primary design professional.
• Schedule construction observations by engineer of record and design team as appropriate for project schedule.
• Prepare information necessary for architectural supplemental instructions, change order directives, etc. as a result of changes to projects originating from field conditions, shop drawing reviews, or RFIs; coordinate required design modifications with the team.
• Attend project construction meetings representing MEP and FP and provide written reports of meeting notes.
• Perform construction observation visits to project sites to help determine compliance with project plans and specifications; provide written reports of construction observations.
• Provide bidding phase services (attending and directing pre‑bid and pre‑construction meetings for prime projects).
• Must travel at times to meet with clients or go to project sites.
• Process correspondence efficiently, accurately, and confidentially.
• Requires limited mentoring.
• Works independently in a team environment to complete tasks from start to finish with little to no input from Supervisor.
• Capable of conducting client meetings without Supervisor.

Qualifications And Experience

• BS degree in an engineering or construction‑related field preferred.
• 5+ years related experience in project construction management or installation of MEP/FP Systems.
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) or equivalent preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Supervisory capabilities.
• Excellent customer service capabilities.
• Ability to work more than 40 hours per week in order to meet project and task deadlines.
• Ability to drive to project sites and perform reviews of MEP and FP systems.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Able to work in the United States.
• Responsible for understanding and embodying DWG’s Culture Statement.
• Process correspondence efficiently, accurately, and confidentially.
• Work independently and in a team environment.

Machine/Equipment/Computer Requirements

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• ProCore.
• Primavera.
• Bluebeam.
• Plangrid.

Location: Charleston, SC

Travel: Frequent

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources.
• Professional development support.

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Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability‑related needs of applicants as required by law.

Third‑Party Agency Notice

Salas O’Brien does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners engaged directly by our Talent Acquisition team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees.