What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Administrator position at Salas O'Brien?
Construction Administrator
At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.
Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.
About Us:
Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.
We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.
Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.
Job Summary:
Salas O’Brien’s Lafayette, LA office is looking for a personable Construction Administrator to join our team! The right candidate will provide all construction administration services for electrical projects designed by Salas O’Brien offices in south Louisiana.
General Duties:
- Interacts with owners, contractors, architects, and regulatory agencies.
- Keeps Salas O’Brien Project Managers and Engineers informed on progress of project.
- Perform onsite observation of construction progress.
- Review electrical shop drawing submittals for compliance with project requirements.
- Develop periodic reports related to construction progress and project site conditions.
- Assist project engineers with problem solving of construction issues.
- Utilize basic calculations in resolving construction related issues.
Skills:
- Knowledge of electrical trade is preferred.
- Position will require time at different job sites working with clients and contractors.
- Must be able to travel.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of high school or GED diploma. An engineering degree is not necessary, but a technical or construction-related education would be recommended. However, construction experience would be considered in lieu of education.
Location: Based out of our Lafayette, LA office
Travel: 40-50%
