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Construction Administrator

McGill Associates, P.A.
Asheville, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 1/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/27/2025

Job Description

Job Description

McGill is a consulting engineering firm fostering long-term relationships with the communities that we serve in North Carolina, Tennessee, South Carolina, and Virginia since 1984. We pride ourselves on transforming the communities where we live and work and our employees are critical to our success. Compensation, benefits, and paid time off help our employees maintain a healthy work / life balance and we are proud to offer competitive salary and bonuses and a generous benefit package.

Requirements

The Construction Administrator (CA) oversees and manages the construction administration phase of a project and administers the construction contract by directing construction administration activities and monitoring for construction document compliance. The Construction Administrator addresses, administers, and responds to requests for information, change order considerations and contractor issued payment requests. The CA will work closely with the Construction Services Manager and Construction Services Practice Area Leader to ensure goals and objectives of all projects are accomplished within the prescribed scheduling, budget, and funding parameters. Responsible for properly documenting daily construction activities during each site visit and making sure that each observation report is accurate, complete, and properly filed for each project.

  • Assist in developing and maintaining project schedules for construction contract administration services and assures projects are completed within confines of schedule.
  • Assure proper communication with clients, contractors, and respective McGill staff in order to keep each advised as of the adherence to the contract and progress of the project.
  • Coordinate, lead and document construction progress meetings.
  • Administer significant, multiple, and simultaneous construction projects.
  • Assist with constructability reviews.
  • Become thoroughly familiar with the technical plans and specifications for each construction project assigned.
  • Coordinate and track shop drawing submittals, requests for information (RFI) and Contractor’s pay applications.
  • Assure adherence to quality control procedures including documentation, correspondence, and proper project close-out pursuant to established procedures.
  • Direct and schedule post construction services pursuant to established procedures and construction contract documents.
  • Serve on Committees and Teams as requested by management.
  • Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.
  • Assist Office Manager and Construction Services Practice Area Leader in scheduling and ensuring that required quality control is applied to each project with assigned construction services staff throughout the duration of projects.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management, Associate’s degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and 4 years of related experience or a minimum of 6 years of progressive and relevant experience in the construction industry.
  • Proficiency in commonly used computer software (Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe).
  • Must be able to accurately read and comprehend construction plans; keep accurate and complete records documenting daily construction activities; have strong time management and organizational skills; be able to observe significant, multiple, and simultaneous construction projects; have strong mathematical aptitude and be able to verify and check contract quantities / costs as related to contractor pay applications; be able to scale and measure distances accurately.
  • Knowledge of construction contract documents, including front end documents, general conditions, and technical specifications required.
  • Must be able to effectively communicate verbally and in written correspondence with all parties associated with construction activities.
  • Valid driver’s license.
  • Benefits

  • Competitive salary and performance bonuses
  • Employer paid health, dental, vision, disability, & life insurance for employee
  • Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, & holidays
  • Unlimited use company vehicle
  • Company cell phone
  • McGill Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. We conduct pre-employment drug screens and background, credit, and motor vehicle checks in accordance with federal and state statutes. We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. All McGill Associate’s facilities comply with the American with Disabilities Act. Persons with hearing and / or speech impairments may contact McGill Associates by dialing 711 to access the State Relay Service for TTY / TDD. Candidates with limited English proficiency may discuss employment opportunities with the help of an interpreter by calling 828.252.0575.

    Note : This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the firm.

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