Senior Construction Administrator - High-Density Housing

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

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.