Construction Administrator
On-site · Columbia, South Carolina, United States
Job Summary
Construction Administrator at McMillan Pazdan Smith in Columbia, SC; provide construction administration support to project teams, read plans/specifications/contract documents, understand owner–architect/GC contracts, coordinate with architects/CA’s/consultants, ensure QA/QC throughout project lifecycle, participate in CA meetings and pre-construction/design reviews, manage field verifications, RFIs, and submittals, issue revisions, travel to project sites for site visits, prepare field observation reports and meeting minutes, act as liaison between owner and contractor, manage punch-lists, review change orders and payment applications, and assist with closeout documents (as-builts, O&M manuals, warranties). Requires a Bachelor’s/associate degree in a related field and 3-5 years of construction administration/architecture experience, proficiency with MS Office, reading plans, understanding building technology, strong organizational and communication skills, and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s / associate degree in construction science and/or management, architecture, engineering, or related field
- 3-5 years combined experience in construction administration and/or architecture
- Previous experience in an architecture, engineering, or construction industry firm
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to read and understand plan documents
- Understanding of building technology fundamentals
- Excellent time management skills
- Ability to effectively and confidently prioritize and execute tasks with many competing priorities
- Ability to absorb new ideas and concepts quickly
- Clear verbal and written communication skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Exceptional organizational and follow-through skills
- Self-motivated and ability to work independently
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
- Demonstrated cultural awareness and sensitivity
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Bluebeam PDF Revu
- Experience with Newforma Project Center
- Experience with Plangrid document management system
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