Construction Administrator

Torti Gallas + Partners; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Torti Gallas and Partners Inc is seeking a Senior Construction Administration Architect in Norfolk, Virginia. This role involves leading the construction phase of complex projects, ensuring that onsite work adheres to design and client specifications. Responsibilities include preparing responses to RFIs, conducting site visits, and maintaining effective communication with various stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in construction administration, particularly with residential projects, along with proficiency in Revit. This position is mostly field-based, requiring frequent visits to construction sites.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction administration experience with an architecture firm on complex projects.
• Revit proficiency is preferred.
• Experience with site visits and preparing field reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead the construction phase ensuring alignment with contract documents.
• Prepare responses to RFIs and conduct detailed reviews of submittals.
• Act as key liaison for communication and expectation management.

Skills

Construction administration

Revit

Site visits

Project management

Job description

Position Summary

The Senior Construction Administration Architect leads the construction phase of complex projects, ensuring that work in the field aligns with the contract documents, design intent, building codes, and client expectations. This role serves as the primary point of contact during construction, coordinating closely with owners, contractors, consultants, and internal project teams to proactively resolve issues, manage risk, and maintain quality, schedule, and budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare prompt, thorough responses to RFIs and complete detailed reviews of submittals
• Conduct regular site visits and develop concise, accurate field observation reports.
• Act as key client liaison to ensure transparent communication, expectation management, and successful delivery of services.
• Verify that construction activities and completed work align with the approved design intent.
• Act as the primary liaison to the Design team during construction, coordinating design clarifications, updates, and issue resolution.
• Document construction deficiencies and track the general contractor's corrective actions to resolution.
• Review and evaluate payment applications and general contractors change orders for accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain accurate records of drawing updates and revisions.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 5 years' construction administration experience with an architecture firm, specifically on complex residential projects and concrete construction.
• Revit proficiency preferred.
• Demonstrated experience conducting site visits, preparing field reports, and working collaboratively with contractors in the field.
• Precast concrete garage component experience is preferred but not required.
• NAVFAC experience is preferred but not required.
• Design Build project experience and military housing experience are a plus.

Work Environment

• Frequent visits to active construction sites, sometimes requiring PPE and navigation of uneven surfaces, ladders, and partially complete structures.
• This role will be primarily on the construction site, with most of their time spent in the field.