Senior Construction Administration Lead

Jobtailor; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Sacramento, CA is seeking an experienced Architect/PM to lead construction administration through project closeout, coordinating with consultants and ensuring code compliance and quality documentation.

The role requires a college degree in Architecture, 7+ years of PM-level experience in architecture/construction, and CA licensure preferred. Strong communication and mentoring skills are essential for guiding junior staff.

Qualifications

• College degree in Architecture or related field or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of architecture or construction industry experience at a PM level.
• Licensed Architect preferred; California license a plus.
• Strong understanding of construction administration processes and documentation.
• Knowledge of building codes, regulations, and plan review requirements.
• Familiarity with CPM scheduling processes.
• Experience reviewing submittals, shop drawings, RFIs, and change documentation.
• Ability to write and edit specifications and professional correspondence.
• Strong understanding of construction practices, systems, testing, and inspection requirements.
• Experience coordinating with consultants, contractors, and agencies.

Responsibilities

• Support bidding and construction administration from contract award through project closeout.
• Respond to construction questions, RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, and change documentation.
• Prepare and review meeting minutes, field reports, instruction bulletins, change orders, and professional correspondence.
• Conduct field observations and document non-compliance, construction changes, and potential defects.
• Track construction issues through resolution and communicate concerns to the PIC and client.
• Review documents prior to bidding for quality, coordination, and constructability.
• Coordinate architectural documents with consultant drawings and specifications.
• Apply building code concepts including accessibility, life safety, and egress requirements.
• Coordinate with government agencies and utility providers during construction.
• Review cost estimates, pay applications, and change order requests; assist with value analysis.
• Participate in cost estimating and CPM schedule coordination.
• Verify existing field conditions prior to and during construction.
• Monitor construction progress for conformance with contract documents and design intent.
• Support project closeout, including punch lists, as-builts, change orders, and closeout documentation.
• Maintain primary or shared client contact during construction and ensure follow-through.
• Assist with proposals, interviews, and consultant fee negotiations as needed.
• Support supervision and mentoring of junior staff and coordinate work assignments.
• Review and improve CA procedures, logs, and systems for efficiency and risk management.
• Adhere to firm standards, procedures, and workplace values.

Skills

Construction Administration

CPM Scheduling

Documentation Proficiency

Communication Skills

Detail-Oriented

Education

Architectural degree

Job description

Jobtailor in Sacramento, CA is seeking an experienced Architect/PM to lead construction administration through project closeout, coordinating with consultants and ensuring code compliance and quality documentation.

The role requires a college degree in Architecture, 7+ years of PM-level experience in architecture/construction, and CA licensure preferred. Strong communication and mentoring skills are essential for guiding junior staff.