Construction Administrator for Civil & Infrastructure Projects

The Planet Group; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Planet Group is seeking a Construction Administrator to support civil infrastructure and building projects. You will oversee contract administration, document reviews, RFIs, submittals, and provide construction administration support to ensure project success.

Responsibilities include monitoring progress, coordinating meetings, and maintaining schedules, while communicating with clients, contractors, and engineers to drive quality and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Experience administering construction contracts and reviewing documents.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specs and documents.
• Knowledge of construction contracts, general conditions and specs.
• Strong quality control and documentation practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with clients and teams.
• Organizational skills to manage multiple projects.
• Ability to verify quantities, measurements, and costs.
• Travel to project sites with valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Administer construction contracts throughout the construction phase of assigned projects.
• Monitor construction progress for compliance with plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• Review architectural and engineering plans, specifications, and technical documents.
• Coordinate and track RFIs, submittals, contractor correspondence, and project documentation.
• Review contractor pay applications, change orders, and supporting documentation.
• Perform site visits and prepare accurate daily observation reports.
• Coordinate and document construction progress meetings with project stakeholders.
• Assist with constructability reviews and identify potential project issues.
• Maintain project schedules and monitor construction milestones.
• Ensure quality control procedures are followed and closeout requirements.
• Coordinate post-construction services, inspections, punch lists, and final documentation.
• Communicate effectively with clients, contractors, and internal teams.
• Manage multiple projects while maintaining schedule, budget, and quality.

Skills

Read blueprints

Review RFIs & submittals

Contract documents knowledge

Quality control procedures

Excellent communication

Strong organizational skills

Quantities & cost math

MS Office suite

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Associate degree with 4+ years of relevant construction experience, or 6 years progressive construction industry experience

Tools

MS Office suite

Job description

The Planet Group is seeking a Construction Administrator to support civil infrastructure and building projects. You will oversee contract administration, document reviews, RFIs, submittals, and provide construction administration support to ensure project success.

Responsibilities include monitoring progress, coordinating meetings, and maintaining schedules, while communicating with clients, contractors, and engineers to drive quality and on-time delivery.