Senior Construction Administrator - On-Site Project Lead

HMC Architects; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 105,682 - 158,086; Full time

Job summary

HMC Architects in Los Angeles, CA seeks a Senior Construction Administrator to lead construction administration for medium to large projects, acting as the primary on-site representative and coordinating with clients, contractors, and consultants.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Architecture or related field and 10+ years of experience; CA lic. preferred. Office schedule Mon-Thu 7:30–5:30, Fri 7:30–4:30 with alternating Fridays off; remote Mondays and Fridays.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Construction Management, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in architecture, construction administration, construction management, or related.
• Licensed Architect preferred, preferably in California.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, contract administration, building codes, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience reviewing construction documents, submittals, RFIs, and change orders.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and drive projects to successful completion.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction administration efforts throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Review and manage submittals, shop drawings, RFIs, change orders, and pay applications.
• Conduct site visits and field observations to ensure quality, compliance, and adherence to design intent.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, consultants, and agencies to resolve project issues and maintain progress.
• Evaluate construction costs, change requests, and value engineering opportunities.
• Track project issues through resolution and support successful project closeout.
• Serve as a primary client contact during construction and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Construction administration

On-site leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Construction Management, or related field

Job description

HMC Architects in Los Angeles, CA seeks a Senior Construction Administrator to lead construction administration for medium to large projects, acting as the primary on-site representative and coordinating with clients, contractors, and consultants.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Architecture or related field and 10+ years of experience; CA lic. preferred. Office schedule Mon-Thu 7:30–5:30, Fri 7:30–4:30 with alternating Fridays off; remote Mondays and Fridays.