Sr. Construction Administrator - Mission Critical

Overview A recognized leader in construction administration who provides technical leadership and acts as an advisor on large scale projects. Possesses strong communication skills, a flexible attitude, ability to solve problems creatively and ability to foster and manage effective client relationships. Responsible for high-impact decisions in application of codes and building systems. Endorses the firm's values by personally influencing client service, innovation and communication.

Responsibilities

Manges and leads team through Construction Phase Activities for several concurrent projects, including jobsite meetings, correspondence, submittals and payment application reviews

Works closely and diligently with Owner, Architect/Engineer Team, and Contractor representatives to achieve project goals/requirements, and employs standard protocol for communication with and between team members to include the Owner, Architect/Engineer team and Contractor representatives

Proactively applies knowledge of codes and all types of building systems (architectural, civil, structural, etc.) to projects

Reviews and manages Requests for Information (RFI) and submittals and maintains current documents using HKS' construction document management software

Effectively communicates with design team to gain understanding of design intent

Coordinates with design team, issues required document revisions and communicates legal ramifications of changes to the contract documents during construction phase

Monitors owner and/or contractor directed changes for requests that fall outside of basic services agreement; notifies PM of any potential additional services

Checks submittals (i.e., shop drawings and product data) to determine conformance with project contract documents, design intent as well as HKS standards, best practices and quality expectations

Performs periodic site visits, observations and inspections and prepares field reports

Interprets results of laboratory tests and implements the necessary course of action required by test results

Applies knowledge of the effect of atmospheric conditions on building materials and components during and after construction, to include the practice of quality assurance

Evaluates cost-related aspects of the project and administers change orders, proposed changes, construction change directives, substitutions, time delays and payment applications in accordance with contract and project requirements

Provides feedback about issues for improvements (constructability, material appropriateness, clarity, function, Բայց coordination, etc.) to project team

Builds consensus among team members and achieve project goals by facilitating communication between Owner, Architect, Contractor and Consultants and by maintaining current knowledge of the Owner-Architect Agreement, Owner-Contractor Agreement, Architect-Consultant Agreements and any additional services agreements

Resolves issues with inspectors and other authorities having jurisdiction while maintaining current knowledge of applicable codes for project

Leads and collaborates in team meetings to discuss project issues, technical issues and coordination with other disciplines

Responsible for preparing and/or reviewing meeting minutes and appropriate documents for consultant coordination meetings

Travel may be required

Qualifications Education and Experience

Accredited professional degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Engineering, Construction Science or related field preferred

Typically 10+ years of experience

Licenses and Certifications

Architectural Registration preferred

Sustainable design accreditation preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Advanced - expert-level experience, knowledge or skills

Intermediate - experience, knowledge or skills required니 to produce high-quality solutions or work

Basic - familiar with primary concepts or capabilities and may perform elementary functions depending on role

Advanced skills in Navisworks and Bluebeam required

Basic skills in Revit required; intermediate preferred

Advanced skills in MS Office Suite required

Basic skills in Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign required

Advanced knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines required

Advanced knowledge of the Owner-Architect Agreement, Owner-Contractor Agreement and Architect-Consultant Agreements required

Advanced knowledge of materials, construction techniques, building codes, architectural building systems, accessibility guidelinesურგ and QA/QC process required

Advanced ability to research and apply/incorporate into technical documents required

Advanced experience with the entire project lifecycle, through post-occupancy required

Advanced experience with managing and performing duties in a fast-paced environment required

Advanced organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time required

Advanced ability to manage team with diplomatic leadership style which puts value on relationships and collaboration, both internal and external required

Advanced presentation, graphic and visualization skills to communicate ideas required

Intermediate ability to maintain existing client relationships and build new client relationships required

Intermediate ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally darn writing required

Intermediate Ability to problem solve Lubical incorporate innovative solutions required

Advanced ability to collaborate and encourage collaboration in a team environment required

Advanced ability to work on multiple projects at the same time required

Advanced ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality required

If you currently work for HKS, please submit your application via the

Internal Careers Portal .

HKS is an EEO/AA Employer: M/F/Disabled/Veteran

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