Construction Administrator - Washington, DC

Wiencek + Associates (Acquired by Torti Gallas + Partners); Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and flexible scheduling

Work-from-home flexibility

Education assistance and mentorship

HSA/FSA, life insurance, and disabled/

Job summary

Wiencek + Associates, now part of Torti Gallas + Partners, seeks a full-time Construction Administrator to steer projects through the construction phase in the DC area. You will collaborate with owners, contractors, consultants and our design team to maintain quality, schedule, and budget on complex residential and concrete projects.

You’ll perform site visits, review RFIs and submittals, write field reports, and track issues to close-out, bringing clarity and accountability to on-site

Qualifications

• 2+ years of construction administration experience with an architecture firm
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Strong written communication and reporting skills
• Comfortable on active job sites coordinating with contractors and designers

Responsibilities

• Review RFIs and coordinate responses with architects and consultants
• Review submittals for compliance with drawings/specs
• Conduct site visits and write clear field observation reports
• Observe construction for conformance with drawings and specs; document discrepancies
• Track deficiencies and contractor corrective actions through close-out
• Review payment applications and change orders
• Keep accurate records of drawing updates and revisions

Skills

Construction admin experience

Site visits

Clear written communication

Organization & problem solving

Tools

Revit

Bluebeam

Precast concrete

Job description

Turn design intent into built reality. We are looking for a full-time Construction Administrator to support our projects through the construction phase. You will work with owners, contractors, consultants, and our design team to keep every project on track for quality, schedule, and budget.

Why you'll like it here

• Work on complex residential and concrete projects that keep the work interesting
• Grow your career with mentorship and education assistance to support your professional development
• Salary: starting at $80,000+, plus bonus opportunities

What You Will Do

• Review RFIs, coordinate responses with architects and consultants, and track open questions through resolution
• Review submittals for compliance with drawings and specifications
• Conduct site visits and write clear field observation reports
• Observe construction for general conformance with drawings and specifications, document discrepancies, and coordinate follow-up with the project team
• Track deficiencies and contractor corrective actions through close-out
• Review payment applications and change orders
• Keep accurate records of drawing updates and revisions

Who You Are

• You can interpret construction drawings and specifications, identify discrepancies in the field, and communicate questions clearly
• You write clear, professional reports and emails
• You're comfortable on active jobsites and talking with contractors
• You're organized and follow open items through to close-out
• You're curious about how buildings actually get built

What You Bring

• 2+ years of construction administration experience with an architecture firm
• Experience on complex residential projects and concrete construction
• Proven site visit and field reporting skills
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills

Nice To Have (not Required)

• Revit proficiency
• Precast concrete garage experience
• Bluebeam experience

What We Offer

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and flexible scheduling
• Work-from-home flexibility
• Education assistance and mentorship
• HSA/FSA, life insurance, and disability coverage