Field Construction Administrator – Travel & Site Oversight

Humphreys; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Humphreys & Partners Architects seeks a skilled Construction Administrator to support our Western Region job sites (CA, AZ, NV, CO). Based in San Diego, the role requires 25% travel to project sites and active coordination with owners and contractors to ensure work aligns with contract documents and design intent.

The candidate will interpret contract documents, manage field reports, review payments and change orders, and maintain clear communication across the project team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture or related field.
• 4–10 years of construction administration experience.
• Strong knowledge of architectural terms, codes, and standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to travel up to 25% and work on-site.
• Proven ability to coordinate with owners and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Interpret contract documents and track project progress, reconciling owners and contractors' interests.
• Observe construction for conformity to contract documents and specifications.
• Establish open communication between owner, contractor, and project staff.
• Review payment requests and change orders for validity.
• Prepare field reports and help close non-conforming observations.
• Coordinate travel to project sites and maintain client relationships.
• Review submittals and RFIs per contract documents.

Skills

Communication

Field travel

Conflict resolution

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture or related field

Job description

Humphreys & Partners Architects seeks a skilled Construction Administrator to support our Western Region job sites (CA, AZ, NV, CO). Based in San Diego, the role requires 25% travel to project sites and active coordination with owners and contractors to ensure work aligns with contract documents and design intent.

The candidate will interpret contract documents, manage field reports, review payments and change orders, and maintain clear communication across the project team.