Senior Construction Administrator

BKV Group; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Flexible work schedule

Growth opportunities

Job summary

BKV Group seeks a talented Senior Construction Administrator with 15+ years related experience to join our team. Experience with architectural, mechanical, electrical, structural, and interior design disciplines as well as problem resolution are critical elements of this position.

This role requires firsthand knowledge of most trade skills, a working knowledge of the construction industry and codes, and strong oral and written communication.

Qualifications

• Four years’ college or university degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret construction plans, codes, and specifications; write reports and correspondence.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, and act decisively in the best interest of the Firm and Project.

Responsibilities

• Liaise between client, contractor, and design team during the construction administration phase.
• Maintain positive relationships with staff, managers, contractors, and clients.
• Coordinate site visits and issue reports to identify progress, schedule compliance or deviations.
• Oversee Construction Administration processes and QA/QC procedures.
• Pursue continuing education for building science and maintain product knowledge.
• Present staff seminars on Field Insights and building science.
• Maintain accurate records and follow Owner/Architect contract procedures.

Skills

Construction administration

Communication skills

Problem solving

Building codes familiarity

Education

Four years college degree or equivalent

Job description

BKV Group seeks a talented Senior Construction Administrator with 15+ years related experience to join our team. Experience with architectural, mechanical, electrical, structural, and interior design disciplines as well as problem resolution are critical elements of this position. This position requires firsthand knowledge of most trade skills, a working knowledge of the construction industry and the construction process, a familiarity of the building codes, and a high degree of self-confidence and both oral and written communication skills.

• Work with partners, project managers and discipline leads and as the liaison between client, contractor, and the design team during the construction administration phase.
• Maintain and promote positive working relationships with staff, managers, contractors, and clients.
• Coordinate site visits and timely field visits of other disciplines. Observe the work in progress and issue reports to the client, contractor and project team to identify general progress, contract schedule compliance or construction document deviations.
• Responsible for Construction Administration process or developmental focus lead e.g., project consistencies, close-out procedures, technology, QA/QC procedures.
• Seek opportunities for continuing education for the enhancement of building science. Maintain extensive product knowledge and technical focus.
• Provide ongoing assistance to BKV staff regarding construction administration “Insights.” Present monthly staff seminars on Field “Insights” and building science.
• Maintain accurate records and participate in all standard administrative procedures and policies within Owner/Architect contract.

Qualifications

• Four years’ college or university degree; or four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. A solid “hands on” construction background is preferable to a classroom degree.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret construction business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, codes, governmental regulations, plans, details, and specifications. Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Ability to evaluate a situation accurately and be willing to act decisively in the best interest of the Firm, the Project, and the Client.

Compensation range: $115,000 – $140,000 annually, or commensurate with experience.

BKV Group has a 45+year history of design excellence, winning more than 245+ regional and national awards to date. We are passionate about how innovation and creative design can shape communities for the better – enhancing the economic, aesthetic, social, and environmental context. As a holistic national design firm, we bring a full complement of architecture, interior design, urban design, engineering, landscape architecture, and construction administration services together to collaborate from project kick-off to closeout. The diverse perspectives formed from this collaboration help us make better design decisions and are the keys to our success. We value being open, honest, genuine, and thoughtful with each other, our clients, community stakeholders, and consultants.

With excellent benefits, competitive salaries, a flexible work schedule, and continuous opportunities for growth, we give you the tools to achieve your goals. We believe in a collegial, engaging, opportunistic, and fun working environment and are always interested in connecting with talented individuals who share our passion for enriching lives and strengthening communities.

BKV Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer(EOE)