Field Construction Administrator – Municipal Water Infra

Orionplacement; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Performance bonuses

Company vehicle

Company cell phone

Job summary

Orionplacement seeks a construction professional to lead municipal water and civil infrastructure projects from start to finish. The role is primarily on-site in Asheville, NC, involving field-based construction administration and close collaboration with engineers, contractors, and clients.

The candidate must hold a bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering, with 4+ years of municipal water project experience and construction administration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related engineering discipline required.
• 4+ years municipal utility experience with water infrastructure projects required.
• 4+ years of construction management or construction administration experience required.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specs, and contract documents.
• Experience with RFIs, submittals, contractor payment applications, project documentation, and progress tracking.
• Strong organizational, written communication, mathematical and time management skills.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction administration activities for municipal utility and civil infrastructure projects from startup to closeout.
• Monitor construction work for compliance with plans, specs, contracts, schedules and quality requirements.
• Coordinate communication among clients, contractors, engineers, consultants and internal teams.
• Lead and document construction progress meetings to keep projects on schedule.
• Review and track RFIs, shop drawings, submittals, payment applications and change orders.
• Conduct site visits and prepare accurate construction observation reports.
• Review construction plans, specifications, quantities, costs and contract documents.
• Support constructability reviews, quality control, documentation and closeout activities.
• Manage multiple active projects with strong organization, communication and follow-through.

Job description

Orionplacement seeks a construction professional to lead municipal water and civil infrastructure projects from start to finish. The role is primarily on-site in Asheville, NC, involving field-based construction administration and close collaboration with engineers, contractors, and clients.

The candidate must hold a bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering, with 4+ years of municipal water project experience and construction administration.