Onsite Construction Phase Lead Architect for Complex Renovations

Jacobs; Latham (NY); On-site; USD 142,000 - 196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Unlimited PPTO

Seven paid holidays

Caregiver leave

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Project Architect to serve as the onsite Construction Phase Lead for a major renovation and new construction project in the Poughkeepsie, New York area. You will provide construction administration leadership, acting as a key liaison among the client, contractor, construction management team, and multidisciplinary design team.

This role ensures design intent, contract compliance, quality, and schedule adherence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Professional registration as a Registered Architect.
• 20+ years of relevant professional experience.
• OSHA 10 certification or willing to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Demonstrated experience providing construction administration services on complex projects.
• Demonstrated experience in a client-facing construction contract administration role leading multidisciplinary project teams.
• Ability to proactively identify and help resolve design, coordination, and construction challenges with limited supervision.
• In-depth knowledge of construction contract documents, including drawings, specifications, Division 01 requirements, General Conditions, Supplemental Conditions, and construction administration procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead onsite construction administration activities for a complex renovation and new construction project.
• Review and interpret drawings, specifications, agreements, and other contract documents to support construction-phase decision-making.
• Perform onsite observations and evaluations to verify construction progress and conformance with project requirements.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, contractors, construction managers, and clients to resolve project issues and support successful project delivery.
• Attend owner-architect-contractor (OAC) meetings and represent Jacobs during construction-phase discussions.
• Monitor construction activities and keep the client informed of project progress and quality-related matters.
• Document and communicate observed deviations, defects, and deficiencies.
• Coordinate and request required inspections and testing activities.
• Review contractor payment applications and process certificates for payment.
• Review and respond to submittals and requests for information (RFIs).
• Maintain accurate project records using designated project management software.
• Support the evaluation, documentation, and implementation of changes to the work, including schedule and cost impacts.
• Lead substantial completion activities and support project closeout efforts.

Skills

Construction administration

Client-facing

Project coordination

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture/Engineering

Tools

Revit

Scheduling software

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Project Architect to serve as the onsite Construction Phase Lead for a major renovation and new construction project in the Poughkeepsie, New York area. You will provide construction administration leadership, acting as a key liaison among the client, contractor, construction management team, and multidisciplinary design team.

This role ensures design intent, contract compliance, quality, and schedule adherence.