Director of Construction

Dynotec, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dynotec in Columbus, OH is seeking a Construction Administrator / Project Manager to lead on-site and administrative project execution for public building, institutional, and civic projects. You will ensure adherence to architectural plans, safety protocols, and contractual specs while coordinating with contractors and agencies.

The ideal candidate has 5–8+ years of experience in architectural administration or construction management on complex public sector projects, strong communication, and

Qualifications

• Public building facility experience in administration or oversight.
• Independent project management with minimal supervision.
• 5–8+ years in architectural administration or construction management on complex public projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication; skilled in contractor negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full-cycle construction administration for public projects from pre-construction to closeout.
• Coordinate with general contractors, sub-consultants, and public agency representatives.
• Ensure compliance with drawings, specs, and local codes through field observations.
• Review RFIs, shop drawings, submittals, and change orders to keep schedules and budget.
• Prepare field observation reports and progress updates for stakeholders.

Skills

Autonomous management

Contractor coordination

Technical acumen

Written communication

Oral communication

Job description

Columbus, United States | Posted on 10/27/2026

The Construction Administrator / Project Manager will manage on-site and administrative project execution, ensuring strict adherence to architectural plans, safety protocols, and contractual specifications. The ideal candidate brings comprehensive field experience with public building projects, strong contractor management skills, and the technical confidence to resolve complex construction issues without requiring day-to-day supervision.

• On-Site & Administrative Leadership: Oversee full-cycle construction administration for public building,institutional, and civic projects from pre-construction through punch-list completion and final project closeout.
• Contractor & Subcontractor Coordination: Serve as the primary field contact, maintaining clear communication,workflow coordination, and schedule alignment with general contractors, sub-consultants, and public agencyrepresentatives.
• Quality Assurance & Code Compliance: Conduct regular field observations and inspections to ensureconstruction fully complies with approved construction drawings, structural and architectural specifications, andlocal building codes.
• RFI & Submittal Management: Process and review Requests for Information (RFIs), shop drawings, materialsubmittals, and change order requests efficiently to maintain project schedules and budget alignment.
• Issue Resolution & Reporting: Identify field discrepancies or design conflicts early, facilitating practical technicalsolutions and issuing precise field observation reports and progress updates to all stakeholders.

Requirements

• Public Building Facility Experience: Demonstrated direct experience managing constructionadministration or architectural oversight for public building projects, municipal facilities, civic centers, orinstitutional facilities.
• Autonomous Project Management: Proven track record of managing project-level constructionadministration independently with minimal direct supervision.
• Industry Background: Minimum 5–8+ years of architectural administration, constructionmanagement, or owner's representation experience on complex public sector or institutional projects.
• Communication & Technical Acumen: Superior oral and written communication skills, with strongcapabilities in contractor negotiations and multi-disciplinary coordination.