Senior Construction Administrator

CMTA, Inc.; Arlington, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

CMTA, Inc. is seeking a Senior Construction Administrator to join our Arlington, VA office. This full-time, in-office/onsite role manages project specifications, contract documents, and construction oversight for projects in Virginia, DC, and Maryland.

You will review drawings, process RFIs and submittals, and conduct field inspections 2–3 days per week. Strong communication and coordination with design teams are essential for successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering as required.
• 10+ years as design engineer or construction administration professional.
• Proficiency with Adobe/Bluebeam and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with contract language and code requirements.
• Assist with submission processing including RFIs and submittals.
• Perform onsite construction inspections 2-3 days a week.
• Prepare field observation reports and closeout documents.
• Mentor design staff on constructability and processes.
• Coordinate closeout documentation.

Skills

Construction administration

Coordination with design team

Site inspections

Documentation management

Communication skills

Project scheduling

Education

Bachelors in ME or EE

Tools

Newforma

Procore

Adobe Bluebeam

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Position Overview

CMTA has an immediate need for an experienced Senior Construction Administrator to join our diverse team of engineering professionals in our Arlington, VA office. This position will be responsible for managing project specifications and overseeing contract and construction documents. This is a full-time, in-office/onsite position that will manage projects in Virginia, DC, and Maryland and offers opportunities for professional growth within the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with project contract language, current code requirements, and current manufacturer information.
• Assist with construction administration document processing activities, including shop drawings, RFIs, change orders, pay applications, and closeout documents.
• Perform preliminary reviews of submittals and incorporate comments from the design team in final responses.
• Prepare preliminary answers for RFIs and incorporate comments from the design team in the final responses.
• Perform onsite construction inspections to ensure projects are constructed in accordance with contract documents and to resolve conflicts. Anticipated 2-3 days a week of construction site visits to monitor progress of projects.
• Prepare field observation reports
• Help to maintain and update electronic construction plan sets working with the design team.
• Assist with maintaining project schedules and logs.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with both internal staff and external clients regarding project inquiries or procedures/requirements.
• Mentor and train design staff based on constructability feedback and lessons learned from field observations as well as construction administration processes.
• Coordinate completion of closeout documents.

Desired Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• 10+ years of experience as a design engineer or construction administration professional or skilled tradesperson
• Proficiency with Adobe/Bluebeam and Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Proficiency with Electronic Document Management Systems such as Newforma or Procore
• Demonstrated capability in coordinating with multiple design team members to manage construction related correspondence
• High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to listen and understand internal customer expectations.
• Ability to manage schedules to meet critical deadlines.

Base Salary Range

$110,000 - $140,000. This role is also eligible for an annual performance-based bonus. Bonus eligibility and payout are determined by role, individual performance, and company performance, and are not guaranteed.

No sponsorship is available for this position.