Job Description
What you bring to the table
Beck is looking for a qualified Construction Administrator to join an extraordinary project team. While this is an individual role, you will be involved in many facets of construction with the ability to evolve our existing operations. As the Construction Administrator, you will support the team leader on project management duties and responsibilities including architecture Construction Administration, preconstruction, procurement, contract administration and closeout, identifying and mitigating risk, and project financial setup and maintenance.
The position involves the following essential functions:
- Lead the construction administration process from the architecture scope on integrated projects
- Act as the liaison between design and construction team on integrated projects.
- Identify customer’s needs and understand their culture
- Manage project communication and documentation, along with project team task assignments
- Process and ensure compliance of subcontracts, purchase orders, and change orders in a timely and accurate manner
- Understand what constitutes a breach of contract and the steps involved to enforce
- Communicate effectively and continuously with design team to ensure coordination is maintained
- Identify and lead cost savings efforts through value engineering or assembly of accurate general conditions estimates
- Establish relationships with trade partners, vendors, developers, and outside consultants to market Beck
- Identify and solicit work from qualified subcontractors/vendors
- Understand and implement the Beck Health & Safety plan
- Develop accurate project schedules with Superintendent input, assist in weekly schedule updates, and assist Superintendent with weekly look ahead schedules utilizing company software
- Process monthly pay applications from trade partners
- Effectively supervise and mentor junior architecture staff as well as Senior Project Engineers, Project Engineers, and Interns
- Support the project manager in administering the project budget through budget setup, change management, and subcontractor billings.
- Support architecture staff
Who we think will be a great fit
A person with the willingness to learn and be mentored under talented Project Management and Field Supervision staff while also developing and supervising their team and having the ability to proactively identify and solve problems and interact collaboratively and professionally with the project team, subcontractors, vendors, and owners. You possess uncompromising authenticity and integrity, effective time management skills, a thorough understanding of building construction, and a passion to get things done. An individual with an interest in the integrated project delivery method and an interest in being innovative in process improvement and technology will be an ideal candidate for this position.
You also meet the following requirements:
- 5+ years of relevant Architecture experience doing construction administration
- Architecture Degree
- Experience using Excel, Synchro, Procore, Bluebeam, Egnyte, CMiC, and Revit or comparable construction technologies is a plus
Physical Demands:
Frequently operates a computer and other office productivity equipment; frequently ascends/descends ladders and stairs; constantly works in various outdoor weather conditions; frequently moves equipment up to 50Ibs to various locations on site; constantly communicates with subcontractors, vendors, and other members of project team; ability to constantly move around job site on uneven surfaces; Spends much of the day standing. Ability to adhere to consistent and timely attendance.
Salary Range: $90-115K