Sr. Construction Administrator - Mission Critical

HKS, Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plans

Paid time off

Job summary

HKS, Inc in Houston seeks an experienced Construction Administrator to provide technical leadership on large-scale projects, ensure code compliance, and guide project teams through construction phase activities.

You will coordinate with Owner, Architect/Engineer, and Contractor teams, review submittals and RFIs, visit sites, prepare field reports, and uphold the firm's standards for quality and client service.

Qualifications

• Accredited degree in architecture/engineering/construction science or related field.
• Typically 10+ years of construction administration experience.
• Architectural registration or sustainability accreditation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction phase activities for multiple projects, including meetings, submittals, and payment reviews.
• Collaborate with Owner, Architect/Engineer, and Contractor to meet project goals and maintain clear communications.
• Apply knowledge of codes and building systems to project decisions and designs.
• Review RFIs and submittals; manage documents using construction management software.

Skills

Leadership

Project coordination

Problem solving

Communication

Client relationship management

Education

Accredited professional degree in Architecture/Engineering/Construction Science

Tools

Navisworks

Bluebeam

Revit

MS Office

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Sustainability guidelines

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:

• Manges 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


• Coordinates with design team, issues required document revisions and communicates legal ramifications of changes to the contract documents during construction phase


• 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


• Interprets results of laboratory tests and implements the necessary course of action required by test results


• Applies knowledge of the effect of atmospheric conditions on building materials and components during and after construction, to include the practice of quality assurance


• 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


• Provides feedback about issues for improvements (constructability, material appropriateness, clarity, function, equipment coordination, etc.) to project team


• Builds consensus among team members and achieve 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


• Resolves issues with inspectors and other authorities having jurisdiction while maintaining current knowledge of applicable codes for project


• 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


• Travel may be required

Qualifications:

Education and Experience

• Accredited professional degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Engineering, Construction Science or related field preferred


• Typically 10+ years of experience

Licenses and Certifications

• Architectural Registration preferred


• Sustainable design accreditation preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Advanced - expert-level experience, knowledge or skills

Intermediate - experience, knowledge or skills required to produce high-quality solutions or work

Basic - familiar with primary concepts or capabilities and may perform elementary functions depending on role

• Advanced skills in Navisworks and Bluebeam required


• Basic skills in Revit required; intermediate preferred


• Advanced skills in MS Office Suite required


• Basic skills in Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign required


• Advanced knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines required


• Advanced knowledge of the Owner-Architect Agreement, Owner-Contractor Agreement and Architect-Consultant Agreements required


• Advanced knowledge of materials, construction techniques, building codes, architectural building systems, accessibility guidelines and QA/QC process required


• Advanced ability to research and apply/incorporate into technical documents required


• Advanced experience with the entire project lifecycle, through post-occupancy required


• Advanced experience with managing and performing duties in a fast-paced environment required


• Advanced organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time required


• Advanced ability to manage team with diplomatic leadership style which puts value on relationships and collaboration, both internal and external required


• Advanced presentation, graphic and visualization skills to communicate ideas required


• Intermediate ability to maintain existing client relationships and build new client relationships required


• Intermediate ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing required


• Intermediate Ability to problem solve and apply innovative solutions required


• Advanced ability to collaborate and encourage collaboration in a team environment required


• Advanced ability to work on multiple projects at the same time required


• Advanced ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality required

Base Salary Range: $120-150k annually - Chicago, San Francisco, Seattle and Washington DC location only.

The estimate displayed represents the general base salary range of candidates hired in the listed locations only. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on the location of the role. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

HKS offers a comprehensive total compensation & benefits package with health, dental, and vision care coverage, 401(k) plans, life & AD&D insurance, short/long term disability plans, paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, vacation), and much more for benefits-eligible employees. To learn more about our benefits visit this page.

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