Construction Administrator

The Axel Group, LLC; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401K with employer match

PTO & paid holidays

Hybrid work schedule

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

The Axel Group, LLC is seeking a Construction Administrator for our client, a renowned architecture and design firm serving the Mid-Atlantic region. The role emphasizes construction-phase oversight, documentation management, and collaboration with design teams, clients, and contractors to deliver high-quality projects across education, civic, and commercial sectors.

You will lead site visits, manage RFIs and submittals, conduct meetings, and apply technical judgment to resolve field conditions

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction-phase activities, liaison between design team, clients, contractors, and consultants.
• Lead site visits and construction meetings to monitor progress and address issues.
• Manage project documentation (RFIs, submittals, change orders, updates to drawings).
• Provide construction administration to support quality control and meet project needs.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress and conformance with contract documents.

Skills

Reading construction documents

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Time management

Education

BA/BS in Construction Management, Architecture, or Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

The Axel Group is seeking a Construction Administrator for our client's team. Our client is an esteemed, award-winning architecture and design firm serving the Mid-Atlantic region. With decades of experience, the firm provides architecture, planning, and interior design services for a diverse portfolio of public and private-sector projects, including education, civic, commercial, housing, justice, and community-focused facilities. Known for its collaborative culture, technical expertise, and commitment to high-quality design, the firm has established a strong reputation for delivering successful projects while fostering strong relationships with clients and consultants.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction-phase activities, serving as a key liaison between the design team, clients, contractors, and consultants.
• Lead site visits and construction meetings to monitor progress and address issues.
• Manage project documentation, including RFIs, submittals, change orders, and updates to construction documents as needed.
• Provide construction administration services to support quality control and meet client and project team needs.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor construction progress and conformance with contract documents.
• Lead onsite meetings with contractors, subcontractors, and project team members to address field conditions, communicate design intent, and ensure coordinated progress.
• Analyze field conditions and develop practical solutions to construction challenges of varying complexity.
• Maintain thorough understanding and application of architect-owner and owner-contractor agreements during construction.
• Serve as a liaison during client and project team meetings.
• Apply professional judgment and technical expertise to ensure quality and effective project delivery.

Requirements

• BA/BS in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field preferred but not required.
• 5+ years of experience overseeing design and construction projects.
• Proficiency in reading construction documents.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit is preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites spanning across New Jersey, Philadelphia, Northampton County, PA and Wilmington, DE.
• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and time-management skills.

Compensation

Salary range of $90,000 – $105,000.

Benefits include Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage; 401K with employer match; PTO and paid holidays; hybrid work schedule; and travel reimbursement.

This position requires travel to multiple project sites and offers a hybrid work environment, balancing office and field work to support project success.