Construction Administration Manager

Summary Description: 

The Construction Administration Manager will be responsible for leadership and coordination between Hoefer Welker, the Owner, the Contractor, consultants, and the Code Authorities to achieve the desired final intent of the project.  Responsibilities include, but limited to, timely review and resolution of all RFI’s, submittals, pay applications, as well as resolution of all other construction related issues on the project. 

Essential Responsibilities: 

• Provide strong and calm leadership to a project.
• Possess the skills to be the face of Hoefer Welker on the job site and represent the company with the highest integrity.
• Manage and direct all activities related to project construction contract administration, including, but not limited to, quality assurance/quality control of Contract Documents, team management, field observation reports, change orders, pay application request review and processing, submittal review and tracking, information management, and project closeout.
• Provide technical expertise on construction details and mentor staff. 
• Lead the Bid Phase effort including managing pre-bid meetings, review of substitution requests, answering Contractor inquiries and issuing addendum.
• Manage pre-construction meetings.
• Review/critique Contractor’s project schedules and schedule of values.
• Review and answer RFI’s and evaluate submittals.
• Attend construction meetings and OAC meetings and provide input.
• Lead job site reviews and provide construction field reports.
• Coordinate architectural/interior staff as well as project consultants regarding drawing/ specification changes during the Bid and Construction Phases.
• Issue ASI’s, PR’s, or CCD’s as needed.
• Evaluate change orders and provide feedback for adjustments.
• Review Pay Applications for accuracy.
• Review material testing reports.
• Perform and document the initial and final punch lists.
• Coordinate close out process including as-builts.
• Ability to travel on a moderate basis will be required.
• Provide monthly projection reports for projects.
• Track project action items, budget, revisions, and responsibilities.
• Provide Mentoring and guidance to young professional architects.

Education/Experience:  Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture/ Architectural Engineering, Construction Management or hands on experience preferred.  Healthcare experience a plus.  Experience in Design/Bid/Build process and Design/Build process a must.  Minimum 10 years of experience in construction administration experience preferred.

Certifications/Licenses/Registrations:  Architectural registration preferred, NCARB registration preferred. LEED Green Associate accreditation desired.  Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license and willingness to use insured personal vehicle in the course of employment. 

Qualifications/Skills:  Candidate must be proficient in Newforma, and Microsoft Office.  Deltek Vision and Fastrack Schedule knowledge preferred.  AutoCAD/Revit knowledge preferred, but not essential.  Must have excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills, ability to work effectively in a team atmosphere, strong written and oral communication skills and meet deadlines. Must be familiar with and be able to work in Design Bid Build, Construction Management Agency, as well as Design Build scenarios.  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be detail oriented and able to perform each essential duty effectively. 

• Leadership, mentoring and excellent communication skills.
• Ability to demonstrate effective conflict resolution skills, excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to confidently and decisively take action.
• Understanding of and experience in different building typologies, systems and delivery methodologies.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to manage all aspects of projects, clients and key staff.
• Ability to review budgets, construction schedules and submittal schedules on projects from $1 to $120 million
   

The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled