Construction Administrator - Field

SPS+ Architects; Scottsdale (AZ); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental

Vision insurance

HSA contribution

401K matching

PTO

Life & Disability Insurance

9-hour days + Friday half-day

In-office Friday with dog

Hybrid 80/20 workplace

Performance bonuses

Job summary

SPS+ Architects is seeking a Construction Administrator for our Scottsdale, AZ office. This role oversees construction phase tasks, coordinating with architects, contractors, and clients to ensure quality, compliance, and schedule adherence.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in construction management/administration, a BA in construction management, and strong ability to read construction drawings. The position offers a hybrid schedule with field and office work, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in Construction Management/Administration including in-field experience.
• BA or equivalent in Construction Management preferred.
• Must be a self-starter and able to work with conflicting deadlines.
• Attention to detail and ownership of work.
• Must be able to read construction drawings (Architectural, Civil, Structural, MEP).

Responsibilities

• Manage field construction administration tasks for multiple projects.
• Coordinate with client, contractor, consultant and internal design team.
• Review submittals and RFIs against drawings and specs.
• Document minutes, site inspections, and action items at OAC meetings.
• Ensure QA/QC, ADA compliance, and conformance to drawings and specs.
• Oversee project closeout, punch lists, as-builts and manuals.
• Mentor staff on field construction issues and monitor contingency usage.
• Perform regular site visits and prepare field reports with photos.

Skills

Construction management

Field experience

Reading drawings

Independent work

Education

BA in Construction Management

Job description

SPS+ Architects is hiring a Construction Administrator-Field Position for our Scottsdale, AZ office!

SPS+ Architects is a full-service Architecture and Interior Design Firm operating in the Education, Commercial, Multi-Family and Native American sectors. We strive to innovate through design which has led to over 60 years of success in the AEC industry. We are a team of 70+ professionals focused on creating meaningful designs through collaboration that inspire those who use them. The culture at SPS+ emphasizes creativity, flexibility, positivity, and places high value on every member of the team.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We’re seeking a self-motivated Construction Administrator in our Scottsdale office to oversee the construction phase of projects, ensuring quality, compliance, and smooth collaboration with architects, contractors, and clients. If you’re detail-oriented, great at problem-solving, and thrive in fast-paced environments, this role is for you!

THE HEART OF YOUR ROLE: RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage Field Construction Admin: Handle construction startup, complete submittals & RFI Reviews, create and distribute ASI's, review and vet change orders, and complete project closeout tasks for multiple in the field projects.
• Coordinate Correspondence: Strong understanding of Construction Drawings & Specifications.
• Submittals & RFI Reviews: Review all project submittals against construction drawings and specifications, and coordinate consultant submissions.
• Communication: Coordinate with Client, Contractor, Consultant and in-house design team for duration of project.
• On-Site Admin: Attend OAC meetings, document minutes, perform site inspections to ensure quality and conformance to project drawings and specifications and follow up on action items.
• QA/QC: Ensure construction quality code and ADA compliance, review building plans & specifications, provide feedback back to in-house design team.
• Project Closeout: Perform final inspections, punch list, review as-built construction drawings and ensure project manual completeness.
• Mentorship & Budget Compliance: Track and review project contingency, allowances and usages and Mentor staff on field related construction issues.
• Site Visits & Reports: Regularly visit jobsites, create field reports, photo documentation of current project status ensure compliance, and maintain quality control.
• Payment Application Reviews: Review for % complete, change order, contingency, allowance verification.

ELEVATE YOUR CAREER WITH EXCLUSIVE BENEFITS:

100% Employer paid Medical and Dental Insurance

• Optional Employee-paid Vision insurance
• HSA Employer contribution
• 401(K) matching
• Competitive PTO
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Enjoy a balanced workweek with 9-hour workdays, plus a half-day on Fridays.
• Optional in-office work on Friday afternoons, where you can also bring your dog.
• Hybrid (field 80%/office 20%) Workplace
• Performance bonuses

TO SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE:

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of recent experience in Construction Management/Administration including in-field experience. Recent work with an Architectural Design firm preferred.
• BA or equivalent in Construction Management preferred.
• Must be a self-starter and work independently with conflicting deadlines
• Attentive to detail and precision. Takes pride and ownership in their work.
• Must have the ability to read and understand Construction drawings (Architectural, Civil, Structural, Mechanical & Plumbing (MPE)).

SPS+ Architects is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employee

For more information about who we are, please see our website http://www.spsplusarchitects.com