Construction Contract Administrator — Project Delivery

Mcmillan-Pazdan-Smith-2; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

McMillan Pazdan Smith is seeking a Construction Contract Administrator to support project teams in Columbia, SC, with duties spanning pre-construction through closeout, ensuring contract compliance and quality control. The role requires 3–5 years in construction administration or architecture, proficiency with MS Office, and strong communication.

Travel to project sites may be required as part of a collaborative design environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or associate degree in construction science/management, architecture, or related field.
• 3–5 years of combined experience in construction administration and/or architecture.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to read and understand plan documents.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist team with construction administration activities on projects.
• Review plans, specifications, and contract documents for clarity and compliance.
• Coordinate with project architects, CAs, and consultants to resolve issues.
• Maintain project records, including RFI responses and revisions.
• Process shop drawings and submittals to support construction schedule.
• Attend OAC meetings and record accurate minutes.
• Support pre-construction/design activities and constructability reviews.
• Monitor project progress and ensure compliance with owner standards.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Read plans

Reading contracts

Time management

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Communication

Self-motivation

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s / Associate degree in construction science/management, architecture, engineering, or related field

Tools

Bluebeam PDF Revu

Newforma Project Center

PlanGrid

Job description

McMillan Pazdan Smith is seeking a Construction Contract Administrator to support project teams in Columbia, SC, with duties spanning pre-construction through closeout, ensuring contract compliance and quality control. The role requires 3–5 years in construction administration or architecture, proficiency with MS Office, and strong communication.

Travel to project sites may be required as part of a collaborative design environment.