Sr. Construction Administrator - Health

HKS, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction administration firm in Dallas is seeking an experienced professional to manage construction phase activities across multiple projects. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience, a degree in Architecture or a related field, and strong communication skills. Responsibilities include overseeing team management, ensuring compliance with building codes, and fostering client relationships. The company offers a collaborative environment focused on innovation and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Typically 10+ years of experience in construction management or related field.
• Sustainable design accreditation preferred.
• Ability to communicate professionally both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Manages and leads team through Construction Phase Activities.
• Works closely with Owner, Architect/Engineer Team, and Contractor.
• Communicates effectively with the design team.
• Reviews Requests for Information and maintains construction documents.
• Administers change orders and maintains project accountability.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Project management

Problem-solving

Fostering client relationships

Organizational skills

Education

Accredited professional degree in Architecture or related field

Architectural Registration

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

MS Office Suite

Newforma

Job description

Overview

A recognized leader in construction administration who provides technical leadership and acts as an advisor on large scale projects. Possesses strong communication skills, a flexible attitude, ability to solve problems creatively and ability to foster and manage effective client relationships. Responsible for high-impact decisions in application of codes and building systems. Endorses the firm’s values by personally influencing client service, innovation and communication.

Responsibilities

• Manages and leads team through Construction Phase Activities for several concurrent projects, including jobsite meetings, correspondence, submittals and payment application reviews
• Works closely and diligently with Owner, Architect/Engineer Team, and Contractor representatives to achieve project goals/requirements, and employs standard protocol for communication with and between team members to include the Owner, Architect/Engineer team and Contractor representatives
• Proactively applies knowledge of codes and all types of building systems (architectural, civil, structural, etc.) to projects
• Reviews and manages Requests for Information (RFI) and submittals and maintains current documents using HKS’ construction document management software
• Effectively communicates with design team to gain understanding of design intent
• Monitors owner and/or contractor directed changes for requests that fall outside of basic services agreement; notifies PM of any potential additional services
• Checks submittals (i.e., shop drawings and product data) to determine conformance with project contract documents, design intent as well as HKS standards, best practices and quality expectations
• Performs periodic site visits, observations and inspections and prepares field reports
• Evaluates cost-related aspects of the project and administers change orders, proposed changes, construction change directives, substitutions, time delays and payment applications in accordance with contract and project requirements
• Builds consensus among team members and achieves project goals by facilitating communication between Owner, Architect, Contractor and Consultants and by maintaining current knowledge of the Owner-Architect Agreement, Owner-Contractor Agreement, Architect-Consultant Agreement and any additional services agreements
• Leads and collaborates in team meetings to discuss project issues, technical issues and coordination with other disciplines
• Responsible for preparing and/or reviewing meeting minutes and appropriate documents for consultant coordination meetings
• Develops, recognizes, recruits and grows diverse talent
• Manages conflict effectively and encourages a healthy team environment
• Fosters and maintains a collaborative professional working relationship with the project team
• Actively promotes and incorporates the firm’s principles of ‘design excellence’ through the integration of responsible and sustainable design practice with the art of design
• Delivers project on defined budget requirements and maintains accountability to project plan and planned utilization rate
• Supports the business development process by identifying new opportunities, marketing current clients for repeat business and assisting with proposals, budgets and schedules
• May participate in marketing interviews

Qualifications

• Accredited professional degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Engineering, Construction Science or related field preferred
• Architectural Registration preferred
• Typically 10+ years of experience
• Sustainable design accreditation preferred
• Experience with architectural software such as Revit, AutoCAD, Newforma, 3D modeling software and PDF-editing software preferred
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite preferred
• Strong knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines
• Strong knowledge of the Owner-Architect Agreement, Owner-Contractor Agreement and Architect-Consultant Agreements
• Advanced knowledge of architectural building systems, accessibility guidelines and QA/QC process
• Advanced knowledge of building codes and ability to research and apply/incorporate into technical documents
• Experience with managing and performing duties in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time
• Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing
• Travel required

HKS is an EEO/AA Employer: M/F/Disabled/Veteran