Sr. Construction Administrator, Mission Critical - Contractor

HKS Inc; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

HKS Inc. in Dallas seeks a Sr. Construction Administrator, Mission Critical, to lead construction phase activities on multiple projects, conduct site visits, reviews, and coordinate with Owner, Architect/Engineer, and Contractor teams.

The role emphasizes problem solving, knowledge of codes, and efficient communication to support project goals and ensure quality and schedule. Travel may be required; Accredited degree and 10+ years experience preferred; Architectural registration and

Qualifications

• Accredited professional degree in Architecture or related field.
• 10+ years of construction administration experience.
• Architectural Registration preferred.
• Sustainable design accreditation preferred.
• Strong knowledge of building codes and QA/QC processes.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction phase activities across multiple projects.
• Coordinate with Owner, Architect/Engineer, and Contractor teams.
• Review RFIs and submittals; maintain project documents.
• Attend site visits and prepare field reports.
• Manage change orders and ensure conformance to contract documents.

Skills

Leadership

Client coordination

Problem solving

Education

Accredited professional degree in Architecture/Engineering/Construction Science

Tools

Navisworks

Bluebeam

Revit

MS Office Suite

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Job description

## Sr. Construction Administrator, Mission Critical - ContractorApplylocations: Dallas: Kansas Citytime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: 2026-03672**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