Electrical Construction Administrator

bridgerspaxtonconsultingengineersinc; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Dental and vision coverage

Cafeteria plan

Job summary

Bridgers & Paxton Engineers is seeking an Electrical Construction Administrator to support the Commercial Group in Albuquerque, NM. The role acts as a liaison with the design team, owner’s representative, and contractors to ensure construction aligns with design intent.

Key duties include site visits, reporting, submittal reviews, and assisting with change orders and project closeout. Travel is primarily day trips, with opportunities to collaborate across projects and deliver solutions that

Qualifications

• 7+ years of electrical construction experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with construction support experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management with construction‑phase experience.
• Equivalent hands‑on experience in electrical construction disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Visit project sites regularly to observe construction progress and quality.
• Prepare written reports for site visits and meetings.
• Review contractor submittals, pay applications, and schedules.
• Assist in change order evaluation and cost estimation.
• Support system start‑ups, commissioning observations, and closeout activities.

Skills

Electrical construction

Site supervision

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

BS in Construction Management

Job description

About Bridgers & Paxton Engineers

We design systems that bring buildings to life with solutions that are cost‑effective, sustainable, and easy to operate long after construction. Our environments range from state‑of‑the‑art film production studios to advanced manufacturing cleanrooms. What sets us apart is our collaborative approach where we take pride in working alongside clients and partners to deliver the right solution for every project.

Position Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for an Electrical Construction Administrator to join our Commercial Group in Albuquerque, NM. This position supports projects that have transitioned from design into construction. The Construction Administrator serves as a representative of the design team during construction, interfacing with the Owner’s representative, contractors, and internal engineering staff. This role is highly collaborative and plays a key part in ensuring that projects are built in accordance with the design intent.

Key Responsibilities

Working closely with the engineering design team, responsibilities include:

• Visiting project sites regularly to observe construction progress and quality
• Preparing written reports for site visits and construction meetings
• Assisting in the development of opinions on probable construction cost
• Reviewing contractor submittals for equipment and materials
• Responding to contractor questions (RFIs) and providing supplemental information
• Attending construction meetings and assisting with meeting minutes
• Reviewing project schedules, schedules of values, and submittal logs
• Observing and reporting work not in conformance with the construction documents
• Reviewing contractor pay applications, as applicable to the scope of services
• Assisting in the evaluation of change order requests
• Participating in system start‑up, commissioning observations, and project closeout activities
• Preparing and distributing punch lists
• Reviewing as‑built documents for completeness
• Reviewing O&M manuals and closeout documentation
• Supporting warranty‑phase activities, including one‑year warranty reviews

Qualifications

We are seeking candidates with one or more of the following:

• Minimum 7 years of experience in electrical construction, or
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with experience supporting building/facilities projects, or
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management with construction‑phase experience, or
• Equivalent hands‑on experience in electrical construction disciplines
• Ability to travel (primarily day trips)

Compensation & Benefits

We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 100% employer‑paid health insurance for employees, partial family coverage paid
• 401(k) with company match and full vesting
• Dental and vision coverage
• Cafeteria plan

About Us

Our offices are located in three of the most dynamic cities in the West: Albuquerque, NM; Mesa, AZ; and Colorado Springs, CO.