Field Construction Administrator: Submittals, QA & Site Oversight

SPS Architects LLP; Scottsdale (AZ); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA contribution

401K matching

Competitive PTO

Life & Disability Insurance

Hybrid 80%/20% Workplace

Performance bonuses

Job summary

SPS+ Architects LLP in Scottsdale, AZ is seeking a Construction Administrator–Field to oversee field operations, ensure QA/QC, review submittals and change orders, and coordinate with clients and contractors. The role emphasizes accuracy, problem-solving, and collaboration across design and field teams.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in construction management within an architectural firm context, read drawings, and manage start-ups, RFIs, and project closeout.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of recent experience in Construction Management/Administration including in-field experience.
• BA or equivalent in Construction Management preferred.
• Must be a self-starter and work independently with conflicting deadlines.
• Ability to read and understand Construction drawings (Architectural, Civil, Structural, Mechanical & Plumbing).

Responsibilities

• Manage Field Construction Admin: handle construction start-up, submittals & RFI reviews, create and distribute ASIs, review and vet change orders, and complete project closeout tasks for multiple in-field projects.
• Coordinate Correspondence: Strong understanding of Construction Drawings & Specifications.
• Submittals & RFI Reviews: Review all project submittals against construction drawings and specifications, and coordinate consultant submissions.
• Communication: Coordinate with Client, Contractor, Consultant and in-house design team for duration of project.
• On-Site Admin: Attend OAC meetings, document minutes, perform site inspections to ensure quality and conformance to project drawings and specifications and follow up on action items.
• QA/QC: Ensure construction quality code and ADA compliance, review building plans & specifications, provide feedback back to in-house design team.
• Project Closeout: Perform final inspections, punch list, review as-built construction drawings and ensure project manual completeness.
• Mentorship & Budget Compliance: Track and review project contingency, allowances and usages and mentor staff on field related construction issues.
• Site Visits & Reports: Regularly visit job sites, create field reports, photo documentation of current project status to ensure compliance and maintain quality control.
• Payment Application Reviews: Review for % complete, change order, contingency, allowance verification.

Skills

Construction Management

Field Experience

Attention to detail

Reading drawings

Education

BA in Construction Management

Job description

SPS+ Architects LLP in Scottsdale, AZ is seeking a Construction Administrator–Field to oversee field operations, ensure QA/QC, review submittals and change orders, and coordinate with clients and contractors. The role emphasizes accuracy, problem-solving, and collaboration across design and field teams.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in construction management within an architectural firm context, read drawings, and manage start-ups, RFIs, and project closeout.