What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Contract Administrator position at STG Design?
LETS DO THIS
You are experienced, knowledgeable, and confident in your capabilities of reviewing and managing project documentation and being the champion of facilitating design intent through construction phases. You want to be part of a team that is an intricate part in driving award-winning projects through the final phases. If that describes you, youve come to the right place; at STG, we can make that happen.
WHAT WE NEED...
This role will be a hybrid model and is expected to work in our Austin office 3 days per week.
Our Construction Phase Services team at our office in Austin, TX, seeks an experienced Construction Contract Administrator to join our team. We want someone who thrives in an environment of complex problem solving, focused relationship building, and being a wiz at juggling many moving pieces. Someone who takes initiative and is comfortable working independently and also across company departments, with contractors, owners, and other stakeholders. We want someone who can attack each new challenge with the knowledge that last weeks answer doesnt fit this weeks question.
Come be a part of a firm that contributes to the civic impact and diverse patterns of community life through award-winning architecture and interior design. We want to build our future with dynamic, diverse, and cutting-edge professionals like you.
WHAT YOULL DO .
Youll join the construction phase services department, which focuses on ensuring that the design intent is kept during construction phases. Depending on the day, your responsibilities will include:
Manage project documentation and flow during the construction phase of Multi-Family, High-rise, and other commercial types of construction. Documentation to include but not limited to:
o Submittals, RFIs, Proposal Requests, ASIs, contracts, and all other pertinent documentation.
Coordinate pre-construction meetings and attend OAC meetings to represent and facilitate design team and owners needs.
Review construction schedules and identify if the project falls behind.
Coordinate solutions to RFIs with team members and consultants.
Review submittals for design intent.
Review costs, contractor pay applications, and change orders.
Ensure the contractor is following the intent of the construction contract and design.
Prepare field reports documenting construction progress and note deficiencies.
Represent the firm in a professional manner with clients, contractors, consultants, and other stakeholders.
Travel to job sites as needed.
Create other documentation to meet the project needs.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Bachelors degree in architecture, construction management, or similar required.
6 years of experience in a professional architectural, engineering, or construction-related position required.
Relationship building skills.
Problem solving skills.
Extensive knowledge and understanding of construction and AIA documents.
Ability to manage the workload of multiple simultaneous projects at a time.
Excellent verbal and written communication.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience in Commercial and Multi-Family a plus.
Proficient in Revit a plus.
NewForma software a plus.
WHAT WE EXPECT
We value people who want to immerse themselves in creativity, collaboration, being at the forefront of innovation, and approach design inquisitively and thoughtfully. We are looking for people who are:
Interesting We want people who can provide unique insight into our construction phase challenges and contribute to needed solutions in unexpected ways.
Great communicators if you cant spread your message, you cant deliver results.
Self-starters We want people who dont wait for direction; they find the next task and get started.
Ready learners We want people who are excited to add another tool to their repertoire.
Adaptable We look for people who find the right context and right solution for the task at hand.
Tech savvy Microsoft Office Suite acumen is a must. NewForma a plus.
WHATS NEXT
If youre excited, were excited! Please complete the online web form for further consideration. Well be in touch soon with the next steps.
EOE STATEMENT: STG hires quality candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual preference, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as established by applicable law.
