Design-Driven Construction Contract Administrator

Kgdarchitecture; Washington; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KGD Architecture seeks a Construction Contract Administrator for our Washington, DC studio to support the development, administration, and coordination of construction contract documents across a diverse project range. Applicants should bring 3–5 years of professional experience and a degree in architecture.

Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office is required; Adobe Creative Suite is a plus. Licensure is preferred or in active pursuit, with LEED accreditation a bonus.

Qualifications

• Holds a bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture.
• Has 3-5 years of professional experience.
• Familiarity with construction documents and project delivery processes with exposure to CSI practices or CCCA principles considered a bonus.
• Demonstrates strong organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Demonstrates a collaborative, proactive attitude that is essential for this key project role.
• Licensure preferred or in active pursuit, LEED accreditation a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supports development, administration, and coordination of construction contract documents on a varying range of projects.
• Reviews construction documents, including Division 01, General and Supplemental Conditions, agreements, submittals, substitutions, payment applications, change proposals, and RFIs.
• Supports site observations and inspections to ensure QA/QC.
• Contributes to project bidding, procurement, and negotiation processes.
• Liaises with project management, other architects, and consultants.
• Coordinates with the Project Director and Project Manager on appropriate technical solutions and product strategies.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Communication

Problem-solving

Collaborative

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

KGD Architecture seeks a Construction Contract Administrator for our Washington, DC studio to support the development, administration, and coordination of construction contract documents across a diverse project range. Applicants should bring 3–5 years of professional experience and a degree in architecture.

Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office is required; Adobe Creative Suite is a plus. Licensure is preferred or in active pursuit, with LEED accreditation a bonus.