Project Administrator II

RS&H; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

RS&H in Tucson, AZ seeks a Project Administrator II to support complex transportation and infrastructure projects. The role focuses on coordinating field operations, tracking progress, managing contract documentation, and reporting construction activities to keep projects on schedule.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in project administration or construction management, with knowledge of heavy civil work, scheduling, quantity tracking, and change management.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of seven years of relevant experience in project administration, construction management, or construction engineering.
• Experience supporting major roadway, bridge, or heavy civil infrastructure construction projects.
• Knowledge of construction scheduling, contractor coordination, project documentation, and contract administration.
• Experience tracking construction quantities, progress payments, and project documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with clients, contractors, and project teams.
• Ability to analyze challenges, make sound decisions, and resolve complex project issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate inspection staff, administrative personnel, and subconsultants to support delivery of complex transportation and infrastructure projects.
• Manage construction contract administration activities, including progress payments, quantity tracking, project documentation, recordkeeping, and closeout.
• Monitor project progress and schedules, identify risks and delays, and support resolution of issues impacting delivery.
• Support project controls and change management through progress measurement, cost documentation, schedule tracking, and contract modifications.
• Oversee construction documentation, inspection reports, field testing records, and compliance with plans and contract requirements.
• Serve as a liaison among contractors, utility companies, regulatory agencies, and clients to facilitate communication and maintain momentum.

Skills

Construction scheduling

Contract administration

Communication skills

Problem solving

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

ABET engineering degree

Tools

Sharepoint

Bluebeam

Job description

Project Administrator II

We are seeking an experienced Project Administrator II to support the successful delivery of complex transportation and infrastructure construction projects. In this role, you will serve as a key member of the construction management team, coordinating field operations, tracking project progress, managing contract documentation, and ensuring accurate reporting of construction activities.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Project Administrator II to support the successful delivery of complex transportation and infrastructure construction projects. In this role, you will serve as a key member of the construction management team, coordinating field operations, tracking project progress, managing contract documentation, and ensuring accurate reporting of construction activities.

The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of heavy civil construction projects, including construction scheduling, progress tracking, quantity verification, change management, contractor coordination, and project controls. This position requires the ability to work independently, make sound decisions, and collaborate effectively with project stakeholders to keep projects on schedule and moving toward successful completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate inspection staff, administrative personnel, and subconsultants to support the successful delivery of complex transportation and infrastructure construction projects.
• Manage construction contract administration activities, including progress payments, quantity tracking, project documentation, recordkeeping, and project closeout.
• Monitor project progress and construction schedules, identify risks and delays, and support resolution of issues impacting project delivery.
• Support project controls and change management processes through progress measurement, cost documentation, schedule tracking, and administration of contract modifications and change orders.
• Oversee construction documentation, inspection reports, field testing records, and compliance with plans, specifications, and contract requirements.
• Serve as a key liaison among contractors, utility companies, regulatory agencies, and clients to facilitate communication, resolve project issues, and maintain project momentum.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience in project administration, construction management, or construction engineering.
• Experience supporting major roadway, bridge, or heavy civil infrastructure construction projects.
• Working knowledge of construction scheduling, contractor coordination, project documentation, and contract administration.
• Experience tracking construction quantities, progress payments, and project documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with clients, contractors, and project teams.
• Ability to analyze challenges, make sound decisions, and resolve complex project issues in a professional manner.

Preferred

• Experience with project controls, schedule analysis, earned progress tracking, or cost monitoring on construction projects.
• Experience reviewing and administering change orders, contract modifications, and claims-related documentation.
• Familiarity with DOT or transportation infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of Sharepoint and Bluebeam software

Why Join Us

Join a team that delivers impactful transportation and infrastructure projects that improve communities and enhance mobility. You'll work alongside experienced construction professionals on complex projects while taking a leadership role in project coordination, contract administration, schedule management, and construction oversight. This position offers the opportunity to influence project success from planning through final completion while continuing to grow your expertise in construction management and project delivery.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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The Team

While RS&H was founded in 1941, we have been providing construction management services as one of our primary business practices since 1984. RS&H’s Transportation-Construction Management Practice serves numerous state departments of transportation, mobility/transportation authorities, turnpike/toll authorities, rail/port authorities, municipal/county governments, and private clients throughout the United States. Our Construction Engineering and Inspections (CEI) teams as well as our Construction Management teams are industry leading experts who provide a full range of construction engineering, program management, specialized testing, and inspection services from the preconstruction phase through maintenance and operations. By joining our team, you too can provide unique expertise in the full life cycle of transportation delivery, and lead the evolution of transportation.

The Company

Employee-owned, RS&H is one of the nation’s leading architecture, engineering, and consulting firms, with associates who work hard every day to create tomorrow together. We offer an exceptional journey from start to future. Our integrated teams translate experience into insight, turn challenges into opportunities, and build relationships that are as strong as the buildings and infrastructure we deliver together. We attribute our success to our unwavering commitment to our core values: integrity, accountability, curiosity, and teamwork.