Construction Administrator

Salas O'Brien, Inc.; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and company holidays

Wellness programs and employee assist.

Job summary

Salas O’Brien in Roanoke, Virginia is seeking a construction administration professional to observe project sites, document progress with field reports, and support design and closeout activities.

The role requires 5+ years of consulting engineering experience, travel up to 80% within a 1–2 hour radius, and offers a base salary range of $100,000–$135,000 with performance bonuses and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience in a consulting engineering environment.
• Travel up to 80% within a 1–2 hour radius.

Responsibilities

• Observe construction, document progress with field reports and meeting minutes.
• Manage RFIs and CORs, tracking status and providing timely responses.
• Schedule and conduct site visits, verify deficiencies and document corrective actions.
• Provide design support through site assessments and field investigations.
• Support project closeout activities including final inspections and punch lists.

Skills

Dispute resolution

Team coordination

Follow directions

Cost awareness

Construction knowledge

Scheduling knowledge

MEP knowledge

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:

You will visit project sites at intervals determined for each project to observe construction and attend meetings. Primarily, you will document the construction progress with field reports and meeting minutes. Additionally, you will facilitate the flow of construction related information in the SOBE office. SOBE conducts a significant portion of total projects as prime designer, which places the firm in the lead role for design and construction services. In such projects, the CA may be directed to schedule and conduct meetings listed below. Additionally, facility assessments and predesign observations may be performed by this role. Supporting responses to RFIs and assisting with change order analysis.

In this role, you will:

Gain and maintain knowledge of the project throughout the construction process.

• Attend transition meetings, pre‑construction conferences, and ongoing construction meetings.
• Travel to project sites and observe construction for compliance with contract documents.
• Evaluate workmanship, quality of installations, and progress of work, including stored materials.
• Manage and track RFIs and CORs, ensuring timely responses and maintaining project status awareness.
• Prepare detailed field reports and maintain thorough construction documentation in accordance with SOBE standards.
• Monitor scope changes, contractor‑maintained as‑built drawings, and overall project progress.
• Review and recommend pay applications and coordinate communication among project stakeholders.
• Schedule and conduct site visits, verify correction of deficiencies, and document corrective actions.
• Support project closeout activities, including final inspections, punch lists, and collection of closeout documents.
• Provide design support through site assessments, field investigations, and documentation.

You will be a great fit if:

• You have 5 plus years of related experience in a consulting engineering environment.

Skills/abilities:

• Settle disputes, handle complaints, resolve grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiate with others.
• Cooperate and coordinate with other members of your team, architects and owners.
• Give and follow directions.
• Recognize ways to adjust one’s actions to lower costs for the firm.
• Demonstrate knowledge of materials, methods, and tools involved in construction.
• Demonstrate knowledge of construction industry in relation to costing/scheduling.
• General knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection.

Travel: 80% within a 1‑2 hour radius.

The expected base salary range for this role is $100,000 – $135,000 USD per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and location.

This role is eligible for performance‑based bonuses and a comprehensive U.S.‑based benefits package, including:

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

For more information, visit our full benefits overview here.

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.

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, colour, 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.

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