Construction Administrator — Owner-Driven Projects

Smith Seckman Reid, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Employee-Owned

401(k) with immediate vesting – strong

Health & Wellness coverage

Life insurance & AD&D

Disability protection

Flexible schedules

Paid parental leave

Generous PTO & company holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Smith Seckman Reid, Inc. is seeking a Construction Administrator to bridge owners, designers, and contractors from NTP through final inspection. You will keep documentation tight, coordinate rapid decisions, and ensure work aligns with plans and specs.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field and has multiple years in construction and A/E settings, with strong communication and organizational skills. This is a full-time on-site role with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3 years of experience OR 5 years of construction experience.
• Experience managing projects in the A/E industry.
• Strong written and verbal communication, documentation, and coordination.

Responsibilities

• Administer contracts and documentation through full construction phase (submittals, RFIs, change orders, pay apps, inspections).
• Serve as primary day-to-day contact between contractor and design team; coordinate decisions with owners.
• Evaluate contractor proposals, bids, schedules, and changes; advise design team and owner.
• Ensure compliance with owner-architect agreements and field execution.
• Review plans to coordinate design intent with construction means/methods; resolve discrepancies.
• Conduct regular site visits; document observations and progress with trade partners.
• Coordinate start-up and commissioning touchpoints; track issues to closure.
• Attend owner/contractor meetings; capture action items and follow through.

Skills

Communication

Detail-oriented

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Smith Seckman Reid, Inc. is seeking a Construction Administrator to bridge owners, designers, and contractors from NTP through final inspection. You will keep documentation tight, coordinate rapid decisions, and ensure work aligns with plans and specs.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field and has multiple years in construction and A/E settings, with strong communication and organizational skills. This is a full-time on-site role with growth opportunities.