Engineering Construction Administrator

Power Design, Inc.; Gibsonton (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental plans

Life insurance

Disability plans

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacations and holidays

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Power Design, Inc. in Gibsonton, FL, is seeking a driven Construction Administrator to support projects transitioning from design into construction.

You will act as a key link between the engineering design team, contractors, and project stakeholders to ensure work aligns with design intent. You will manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, schedules, and pay applications, while observing conformance and assisting with project closeout and warranty activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or related field.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• High attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and quality.
• Excellent communication skills and collaborative mindset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Upholds Power Design values: integrity, accountability, teamwork, innovation, growth.

Responsibilities

• Support the design division across MEP construction scopes.
• Manage RFIs and submittals processing and distribution.
• Assist with tracking, documentation, and processing change orders.
• Review project schedules, SOVs, submittal logs, and related documents.
• Observe and report work not in conformance with the construction documents.
• Review contractors pay applications within the scope of services.
• Participate in system start-up, commissioning observations, project closeout, and warranty activities.
• Grow into engineering and project management roles through design-build exposure.

Skills

Organization

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/CM or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Position…

Does the idea of supporting projects that shape skylines across the nation excite you? If so, Power Design is looking for a driven and detail-oriented Construction Administrator to join our growing team.

This role supports projects that have transitioned from design into construction and serves as a key connection between the engineering design team, contractors, and project stakeholders. The Construction Administrator plays an important role in ensuring projects are built in accordance with design intent while supporting construction administration, project coordination, and engineering operations throughout the project lifecycle.

Position Details & Responsibilities…

• Support the design division across MEP construction scopes.
• Manage in- and out-processing of RFIs and submittals, ensuring accuracy and timely distribution.
• Assist with tracking, documentation, and processing change orders.
• Review project schedules, schedules of values, submittal logs, and related project documentation.
• Observe and report work not in conformance with the construction documents.
• Review contractors pay applications, as applicable to the scope of services.
• Participate in system start-up, commissioning observations, project closeout, and warranty-phase activities.
• Gain hands-on exposure to the design-build process with opportunities to grow into engineering and project management roles.

Here’s What We’re Looking For…

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field preferred.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills in a fast-paced environment.
• High attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and quality.
• Excellent communication skills with a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
• Ability to analyze and resolve problems at both strategic and functional levels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Demonstrates and upholds Power Design’s core values: integrity, accountability, teamwork, innovation, and growth.

some of our benefits…

• Power Design has national health and dental plans, and we also offer life insurance and short and long term disability plans.
• You’ll receive paid vacations and holidays as well as national discount programs for everything from movie tickets to flowers, rental cars, phones and vehicles!
• We also offer a 401(k) retirement plan as well as incentive and recognition programs.
• Relocation opportunities may also be available!