Senior Project Administrator - Transportation & Civil Infra

RS&H; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

RS&H in Tucson, AZ seeks a Project Administrator II to support complex transportation and infrastructure projects. The role focuses on coordinating field operations, tracking progress, managing contract documentation, and reporting construction activities to keep projects on schedule.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in project administration or construction management, with knowledge of heavy civil work, scheduling, quantity tracking, and change management.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of seven years of relevant experience in project administration, construction management, or construction engineering.
• Experience supporting major roadway, bridge, or heavy civil infrastructure construction projects.
• Knowledge of construction scheduling, contractor coordination, project documentation, and contract administration.
• Experience tracking construction quantities, progress payments, and project documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with clients, contractors, and project teams.
• Ability to analyze challenges, make sound decisions, and resolve complex project issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate inspection staff, administrative personnel, and subconsultants to support delivery of complex transportation and infrastructure projects.
• Manage construction contract administration activities, including progress payments, quantity tracking, project documentation, recordkeeping, and closeout.
• Monitor project progress and schedules, identify risks and delays, and support resolution of issues impacting delivery.
• Support project controls and change management through progress measurement, cost documentation, schedule tracking, and contract modifications.
• Oversee construction documentation, inspection reports, field testing records, and compliance with plans and contract requirements.
• Serve as a liaison among contractors, utility companies, regulatory agencies, and clients to facilitate communication and maintain momentum.

Skills

Construction scheduling

Contract administration

Communication skills

Problem solving

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

ABET engineering degree

Tools

Sharepoint

Bluebeam

Job description

RS&H in Tucson, AZ seeks a Project Administrator II to support complex transportation and infrastructure projects. The role focuses on coordinating field operations, tracking progress, managing contract documentation, and reporting construction activities to keep projects on schedule.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in project administration or construction management, with knowledge of heavy civil work, scheduling, quantity tracking, and change management.