Electrical Construction Administrator

Bridgers & Paxton Consulting Engineers, Inc.; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; 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 seeks an Electrical Construction Administrator to join the Commercial Group in the Phoenix metro, with the Mesa office handling construction-phase support. You will represent the design team on site, interfacing with Owners, contractors, and internal staff to ensure construction aligns with the design intent.

The role emphasizes collaboration, site visits, and timely reporting to keep projects on track from design through closeout.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of electrical construction experience.
• EE or CM degree with construction-phase experience.
• Ability to travel (primarily day trips).

Responsibilities

• Visit project sites regularly to observe construction progress and quality.
• Prepare written reports for site visits and construction meetings.
• Review contractor submittals and pay applications.
• Assist in change order evaluation and project closeout activities.

Skills

Electrical construction

Construction-site experience

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

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 Phoenix, AZ metro area (Mesa office). 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 servicesLi>
• 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.