Electrical Construction Administrator

Bridgers & Paxton Consulting Engineers, Inc.; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; 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 in Albuquerque, NM, is seeking an Electrical Construction Administrator to join our Commercial Group. The role supports projects moved from design into construction, serving as a design-team representative on site and coordinating with Owners, contractors, and internal staff.

The position emphasizes collaboration, adherence to design intent, travel for day trips, and involvement from bidding through project closeout to ensure quality and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in electrical construction or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with construction experience, or
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management with construction-phase experience, or
• Equivalent hands-on experience in electrical construction.
• Ability to travel (primarily day trips).

Responsibilities

• Visit project sites regularly to observe construction progress and quality.
• Prepare written reports for site visits and meetings.
• Review submittals, pay applications, and schedules for conformance.
• Assist in cost estimation, change orders, and project closeout activities.
• Support warranty-phase activities and punch lists.
• Attend meetings and document minutes.

Skills

Electrical construction

Project oversight

Travel readiness

Client coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

Equivalent hands-on experience

Job description

Bridgers & Paxton Engineers exceptional, award-winning environments, from state-of-the-art film production studios to advanced manufacturing cleanrooms. We design systems that bring buildings to life with solutions that are cost-effective, sustainable, and easy to operate long after construction. 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 of 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

• 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 hand-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.