Construction Administrator I, II, III, or Senior

Mississippi State University; Starkville (MS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi State University invites applications for a Construction Administrator I, II, III, or Senior. This role involves overseeing campus projects, ensuring compliance with design and budgetary specifications while liaising with various stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field and variable years of experience, depending on the level applied for. Skills in construction management and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in management of construction projects for Level I.
• Level II requires 4 years, Level III requires 6 years, and Senior requires 8 years.
• Experience can substitute for education at a specified rate.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of campus projects involving renovations.
• Serve as primary contact for assigned projects.
• Inspect work progress to assure compliance and quality.
• Prepare and track all project documentation.
• Review construction schedules and notify of issues.

Skills

General understanding of construction processes

Skill in organizing resources

Knowledge of safety regulations

Effective communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Building Science, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Construction Administrator I, II, III, or Senior

Apply now Job no: 510635
Position type: Full-Time 12-Month
Department: 490149 - Work Management
Location: Main Campus - Starkville, MS
Categories: Professional
Position Open Date: May 19 2026

Position Function:

In the Department of Facilities Management, the Construction Administrator for Work Management provides oversight of project scopes, budgets, contracts, designs, bids, construction compliance with codes and contracts, and day‑to‑day operational and tactical aspects associated with projects involving renovations, alterations and/or in‑house projects.

Responsibilities

1. Serves as liaison on all campus projects involving renovations, alterations, and/or in‑house projects.
2. Serve as primary point of contact for assigned projects. Includes contact with stakeholders, contractors, design professionals, other university departments, end‑users, etc.
3. Manages construction progress including ensuring that procedures and materials comply with specifications; observing work in progress; and performing physical inspections to assure timeliness, conformance with requirements, and acceptability of work.
4. Manage the project’s budgets and track all expenses related to the project.
5. Performs administrative functions such as reviewing and writing reports, approving expenditures, enforcing rules, and making decisions.
6. Prepare and track project documentation that require approval by others. Includes but not limited to project initiation forms, budget increases, invoices, etc.
7. Review plans, prints, sketches, and specifications for assigned projects and related jobs and provide technical assistance.
8. Initiates and prepares written and computer‑generated special, periodic, fiscal, time‑study and labor reports.
9. Reviews construction schedules and notifies the Assistant Director of Work Management if critical paths are not being achieved.
10. Manages the services of external contractors and Facilities Management shops, ensuring quality work.
11. Performs and oversees physical inspections of contracted work to ensure contract compliance is adhered to and reports findings to appropriate personnel.
12. Provides technical direction and assistance to bring deficiencies to the contractors and monitors final resolution.
13. Examines plans and specifications during all phases of the work, including verification of existing conditions and dimensions.
14. Works with contractors to close and accept projects.
15. Reviews invoices/applications for payment.
16. Prepares required reports and maintains appropriate files.
17. Performs related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility: This position does not have supervisory responsibility.

Minimum Qualifications

• Level I – Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Building Science, Engineering, Construction Project Administration or related field plus 2 years of experience in Management of commercial construction projects and/or processes as a contractor, design professional, owner’s representative, etc.
• Level II – Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Building Science, Engineering, Construction Project Administration or related field plus 4 years of experience in Management of commercial construction projects and/or processes as a contractor, design professional, owner’s representative, etc.
• Level III – Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Building Science, Engineering, Construction Project Administration or related field plus 6 years of experience in Management of commercial construction projects and/or processes as a contractor, design professional, owner’s representative, etc.
• Senior – Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Building Science, Engineering, Construction Project Administration or related field plus 8 years of experience in Management of commercial construction projects and/or processes as a contractor, design professional, owner’s representative, etc.

Substitutions: When a candidate has the required experience, but lacks the required education, they may normally apply additional experience toward the education requirement at a rate of one (1) year of relevant experience per year of required education. Indicated experience is required, no substitution allowed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• General understanding of construction processes, methods and administration
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment
• Knowledge of federal, state and local safety regulations, protocols, and/or procedures
• Knowledge of organizational structure, workflow, and operating procedures
• Ability to develop, plan, and implement short- and long‑range goals
• Employee development and performance management skills
• Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications
• Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Physical Requirements: Occasional and/or light lifting required. Limited exposure to elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, etc., but none to the point of being disagreeable. May involve minor safety hazards. Externally imposed deadlines; set and revised beyond one’s control; interruptions influence priorities; difficult to anticipate nature or volume of work with certainty beyond a few days; meeting of deadlines and coordination of unrelated activities are key to position; may involve conflict‑resolution or similar interactions involving emotional issues or stress on a regular basis. Job frequently requires standing, walking, reaching, climbing or balancing, talking, hearing, handling objects with hands. Job occasionally requires sitting, stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling, and lifting up to no more than 25 pounds. Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically.

Instructions for Applying

Apply online and complete a professional application with resume and cover letter attached.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment, programs or activities based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance, 231 Famous Maroon Band Street, P.O. 6044, Mississippi State, MS 39762, (662) 325‑5839.

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