Senior Construction Administrator

HPI Architecture; Newport Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 126,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Sick time

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Licensure assistance

Continuing education

Mentorship

Job summary

HPI Architecture is seeking a Senior Construction Administrator in Newport Beach, CA to guide projects from inception through completion and uphold technical excellence. This full-time role offers a hybrid work model and a competitive salary range of $125,550 to $158,054 annually.

You will review construction documents, manage RFIs and change orders, and coordinate with contractors, consultants, PMs, CMs, and internal teams across single-prime and multi-prime projects.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Construction Administration experience.
• Significant experience with high-density housing projects.
• Proven architectural and technical background.
• Strong understanding of building codes, contract documents, and construction practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, and AutoCAD (Revit a plus).
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and industry standards.
• Experience with DSA forms and processes (strongly preferred).
• Familiarity with relevant federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret construction documents and specifications to ensure accuracy, clarity, and constructability.
• Respond to and maintain electronic documentation for RFIs, ASIs, CCDs, change orders, and other construction-related directives.
• Collaborate closely with contractors, consultants, PMs, CMs, and internal project teams to implement construction documents effectively across single-prime and multi-prime projects.
• Attend OAC meetings, conduct regular site visits, and prepare field reports that document project progress and issues.
• Perform constructability reviews and identify discrepancies or coordination challenges early in the process.
• Coordinate with city, county, and DSA officials on construction-phase issues, ensuring timely communication and compliance.
• Review pay applications, change orders, and contractor submissions for completeness and accuracy.
• Assist owners with bidding processes, addenda, pre-bid RFIs, and cost reviews.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to junior staff, supporting their technical development and understanding of construction practices.
• Build strong working relationships with all project stakeholders to support collaboration and project success.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Leadership

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Senior Construction Administrator

Full Time Newport Beach, CA, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1040

Salary Range: $125,550.00 To $158,054.00 Annually

Construction Administrator

For five decades, HPI Architecture has shaped environments that do more than function, they inspire, support, and enrich lives across generations. Our work bridges people and place, creating meaningful spaces rooted in purpose and designed with intention.

Our brand promise reflects who we are:

With intention, we approach each project with curiosity, creativity, collaboration, and technical finesse. Fully engaging in the process, we design places that reflect the vision and values of our clients and the people they serve.

At HPI, you'll grow through continuing education, mentorship, and professional development, with opportunities to expand your skills and elevate your craft. We also offer a flexible schedule and hybrid work options to support balance, collaboration, creativity, and well-being.

As we embark on the next 50 years, we're seeking a Construction Administratorto guide projects from inception through completion and help uphold the technical excellence that defines our legacy.

How You Will Make an Impact:

• Review and interpret construction documents and specifications to ensure accuracy, clarity, and constructability.
• Respond to and maintain electronic documentation for RFIs, ASIs, CCDs, change orders, and other construction-related directives.
• Collaborate closely with contractors, consultants, PMs, CMs, and internal project teams to implement construction documents effectively across single-prime and multi-prime projects.
• Attend OAC meetings, conduct regular site visits, and prepare field reports that document project progress and issues.
• Perform constructability reviews and identify discrepancies or coordination challenges early in the process.
• Coordinate with city, county, and DSA officials on construction-phase issues, ensuring timely communication and compliance.
• Review pay applications, change orders, and contractor submissions for completeness and accuracy.
• Assist owners with bidding processes, addenda, pre-bid RFIs, and cost reviews.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to junior staff, supporting their technical development and understanding of construction practices.
• Build strong working relationships with all project stakeholders to support collaboration and project success.

To Be Successful in This Role, You Must:

• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, with strong command of English composition and grammar.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with clients, contractors, consultants, and project teams.
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks in fast-paced environments.
• Approach complex issues with strong research, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Bring confidence, professionalism, and sound judgment when addressing construction challenges.

To Qualify, You Must Have:

• 10+ years of Construction Administration experience.
• Significant experience with high-density housing projects.
• Proven architectural and technical background.
• Strong understanding of building codes, contract documents, and construction practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, and AutoCAD (Revit a plus).
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and industry standards.
• Experience with DSA forms and processes (strongly preferred).
• Familiarity with relevant federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• Flexible Schedule and Hybrid Work Opportunities
• Vacation and Sick time
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with additional Supplemental Insurance options
• 401(k)
• Ongoing professional development with access to continuing education and meaningful mentorship
• Licensure Assistance

Salary Range: $125,550 To $158,054 Annually

Our Core Values

CLIENT CENTERED: We're all in-listening first, collaborating closely, anticipating needs, and actively engaging with our project partners and one another.

DESIGN EXCELLENCE: We dig deep to uncover the unique needs of our clients-shaping purposeful, inspiring, and enduring spaces for solutions rooted in people.

PROFESSIONAL INTEGRITY: We own our role and take pride in our work, delivering an exceptional experience every step of the way that excites.

Ready to help shape the next 50 years of meaningful design? We'd love to meet you!