Construction Administrator

Ascent Engineering Group, Inc., A Stratus Company, is a well-established consulting engineering firm providing engineering design and commissioning services for Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Protection and Information Technology Systems for educational facilities, health care facilities, commercial buildings, retirement facilities and local governments. Our professionals provide these services to owners, architects and other engineers.The candidate for the position of

Construction Administrator

will have a minimum of five (5) years of experience with a Consulting Engineering or A/E firm. Duties include construction administration duties for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and low-voltage systems. This will entail regular job-site inspections and visits, subsequent reports, checking of RFIs, PCOs, submittals, contractor pay applications, and constructability review of design documents. Prior construction administration experience is a plus. This position is available in Richmond, Roanoke, or Northern Virginia.Responsibilities:Oversee implementation and management of the MEP portion of design projects that are in construction.Construction administration duties for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and low-voltage systems.Job-site inspections and visits, subsequent reports, checking of RFIs, PCOs, submittals, contractor pay applications, and constructability review of design documents.Interface with project inspectors, contractors, architects, engineers, city and county officials, and clients.Maintain high standards of workmanship that adhere to original plans and specifications.Qualifications:Previous experience in construction management or other related fields with a minimum of five (5) years of experience with a Consulting Engineering or A/E firm.Familiarity with construction management softwareStrong leadership qualitiesStrong negotiation skillsDeadline and detail-oriented