What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Oversight Architect position at PJHM Architects?
Job Title: Construction Administrator (CA)
Industry: Architecture
Employment Type: Full-time
Pay Range: $85,000 - $95,000 per year Discretionary Bonus
Job Functions
The Construction Administrator provides critical support to the Project Manager (PM) to provide successful project oversight and execution by ensuring the requirements of the contract documents are met through interpreting drawings and specifications, observing work in place, and reporting to ensure the design intent is achieved.
Takes a proactive role in regularly updating Project Manager of significant construction issues including overall project progress, coordination events, cost-related items, and non-conforming work.
Responsibilities:
Preconstruction Phase
Respond to pre-bid RFIs, including coordinating with consultants, clients, and construction team
Assist the Project Manager with preparing addenda
Assist the Project Manager with bid analysis including meeting overall project budget and identifying appropriate bid alternates
Provide input regarding potential Value Engineering items
Construction Phase
Respond to Requests For Information (RFIs), including coordinating with consultants, clients, and construction team
Review submittals against contract drawings and specifications
Prepare Construction Change Directives (CCDs)
Review deferred submittals, including coordinating with consultants
Attend weekly construction progress meetings
Prepare and distribute meeting minutes from weekly construction progress meetings
Review work put in place onsite on a weekly basis to ensure intent of the contract documents is being met
Prepare and distribute Field Observation Reports identifying progress of the project and noting work that does not meet the intent of the contract drawings
Review and respond to cost-related items including Potential Change Orders (PCOs), change orders, etc.
Provide superior client service by addressing all client-related matters in a timely manner
Review and sign payment applications
Prepare and distribute punch lists
Post-construction Phase
Ensure outstanding items (change orders, work not meeting intent of contract drawings, etc.) are resolved
Review closeout documentation including Operation and Maintenance manuals, as-built drawings, DSA-required documentation
Sign off completed punch list items
Skills/Experience:
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
Excellent organization and time management
Valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Bluebeam
Ability to navigate various project management software programs including Primavera, Unifier, Procore, etc.
Strong communication skills to allow interoffice and intraoffice coordination
Ability to receive direction from higher-level team members, and lead Construction Administration Assistant(s).
Education
High school diploma or equivalent education required
A degree in architecture or construction management preferred
PJHM encourages Construction Administrators to bring useful and innovative industry techniques and processes to enhance the construction documentation process as well as maintaining a positive and professional attitude while dealing with clients, contractors, and PJHM staff.
Benefits For Full-Time Employees
Discretionary Bonus Based on Several Factors
Office Car and Mobile Phone Provided
Paid Vacation and Sick Time
Paid Holidays
Health Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision
Life Insurance Benefits
401(k) Eligibility
Clean, Air Conditioned, Friendly Working Environment
Working conditions
This job is in an office environment, with frequent site visit/travel requirements and outdoor time.
Physical Requirements
Stationary Position frequently remains stationary up to 90% of the time and sitting up to 8 hours in a day
Move/Traverse infrequently bend, stand, stoop and/or walk
Carry Weight infrequently carry weight and/or lift objects (light to heavy) weighing up to 25 pounds
Hearing and Speech frequently communicates with the ability to hear and talk on a regular basis with employees, coworkers, and all personnel matters; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
Sight frequent use of sight to detect images on computer, office documents, and office objects near and far
Disclaimer
All Applicants are subject to a background screening on a state and federal level. This job posting is subject to change at any time. Nothing in this job post is meant to guarantee an employment offer. This job description neither restricts nor prevents management’s right to assign and/or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time of the essential functions. It does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be subsequently assigned.
Salary : $85,000 - $95,000
