Lead Construction Administrator presso HPI Architecture

LEAD CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATOR

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AS A LEAD CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATOR YOU WILL BE RESPONSISBLE FOR OVERSEEING CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS FROM INCEPTION TO COMPLETION.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and interpret construction documents and specifications.
• Respond to, and electronically maintain all project documentation for, contractor Requests for Information (RFI’s), Architect’s Supplemental Instructions (ASI’s), Construction Change Directives (CCD’s), Change Orders, etc.
• Work closely with the contractor, consultants, and internal project team to implement the construction documents.
• Collaborate with PM’s, CM’s, prime contractors, multi-prime projects, and developers to ensure compliance with construction documents.
• Attend Owner Architect Contractor (OAC) meetings, attend site visits and provide site/field reports.
• Perform constructability reviews of contract documents
• Coordinate with the building officials on issues that come up during construction. This is with the city, County and/or the Division of the State Architect (DSA).
• Review pay applications, change orders for completeness and accuracy.
• Assist the owner in the bid process, addendums, pre-bid RFI’s, and review costs.
• Effectively provide staff leadership and work direction, mentoring junior staff.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES

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• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

REQUIREMENTS

• 10+ years Construction Administration experience 
• Significant experience in high density housing (Senior Living, Student or Market Rate Projects)
• Proven Architectural / Technical experience.
• Understanding of codes and contract documents.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Revit a plus).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to research and troubleshoot complex issues.
• Knowledgeable in materials, methods and practices of the construction industry.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Knowledgeable with DSA forms and processes during construction phase (Education projects).
• Familiar with federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations in assigned areas of responsibility.

PHYSICAL STANDARDS

Positions in this class are situated in a standard office environment, resulting in little exposure to the weather and requiring no unusual physical abilities.  Other requirements include:

Near and visual acuity to interpret written documentation, reading very small print, maintains accurate records, recognizes people and provide direction.  

use standard office equipment, but have an area in your home that you can work from, including

computer, scanner, printer, to read printed materials, and a computer screen. 

•     Ability to travel to various District sites 
•     Standing in work areas, walking between work areas and visiting various District sites are required.
•     Positions in this classification occasionally walk up and down stairs, scaffolding during site/field visits.
•     Use of hands for simple and firm grasping, as well as fine manipulating ability to reach and handle equipment  records, and reports.
•      Higher-level cognitive skills to move quickly from one task to another and to attend to detail.  Able to concentrate and set priorities despite distractions.
•     Speaking and hearing skills to converse verbally by telephone, in writing, and in person in an appropriate fashion, to ensure customers and employees are properly addressed in a precise manner.
•     Ability to hear overhead pages and respond to emergencies.

**We offer a competitive salary and benefits package that offers: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(k), along with paid Vacation and paid Holidays

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