Construction Administrator
Job Description
Job DescriptionSalary: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour
BCA Works for You!
BCA is a team of architects and engineers who show up every day to do real work for real communities across New York State. We design schools where kids learn, hospitals where people heal, public spaces where people gather, and infrastructure that keeps towns running. Youll find our work in cities, towns, and rural corners throughout the state. If its essential to daily life, we probably design it.
We have offices in Binghamton, Ithaca, Rochester, Saratoga Springs, Syracuse, Troy, and Watertown. We all work together to make a difference through thoughtful design, innovative engineering, and creative problem-solving.
We like to keep things simple. We hire good people, give them the tools and support they need, and trust them to do their jobs well. We have found that when we support our people, they do their best work. And when they do their best work, our clients and communities thrive. At BCA, youll work with people who are approachable, experienced, and generous with what they know.
Wed love to see how BCA can work for you.
JOB SUMMARY: The Construction Administrator plays a pivotal role in coordinating and facilitating the construction phase of our projects, ensuring smooth communication between stakeholders and maintaining quality control through the construction process. The Construction Administrator is the eyes and ears of a project and is responsible for keeping the Project Architect and/or the Partner-In-Charge abreast of any design or construction related issues that may arise.
REPORTS TO: Principal-in-Charge, Project Manager
SUPERVISES: N/A
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Review and understand project documents including, but not limited to, contracts, specifications, and architectural/engineering drawings
- Act as a liaison between the firm, clients, contractors, and subcontractors.
- Ensure compliance with contractual terms and conditions.
- Collaborate with project managers, architects, and engineers to establish project timelines and milestones.
- Monitor construction progress and address any deviations from the schedule.
- Coordinate with various stakeholders to resolve issues and ensure project continuity.
- Review and respond to a variety of project needs including, but not limited to, submittals, requests for information (RFIs) and project change order requests (PCOs)
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation, including drawings, specifications, and change orders.
- Conduct regular site visits to ensure construction activities align with design intent and specifications.
- Identify and address any deviations from approved plans and specifications.
- Implement quality control measures to uphold project standards.
- Facilitate regular project meetings with clients, contractors, and project teams.
- Serve as a point of contact for construction-related inquiries.
- Assist in monitoring project budgets and expenses during the construction phase.
- Collaborate with the finance team to ensure accurate and timely invoicing and payment processing.
- Accomplish all other duties and tasks as appropriately assigned or requested.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- High School Degree and/or GED equivalent. Associate or bachelors degree in construction or building design related field highly recommended but not required.
- Minimum 5 years in construction or building design related field.
- License and/or Certification Requirements none required but construction management, project management or other related license or certification is highly recommended.
- Equivalent combinations of education and work experience will be considered.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Thorough understanding of general contracting and the life cycle of a construction project
- Ability to read architectural/engineering plans and specifications.
- Knowledge of modern building construction methods and materials and of the preparation of specifications.
- Excellent verbal and written skills, including ability to present to others in small and large group formats.
- Excellent project management skills, with ability to multi-task and handle competing priorities effectively, while delivering quality work on time.
- Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills, with a priority on cost effectiveness and client satisfaction.
- Experience with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, NewForma or similar.
PAY RANGE: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour