LHH Recruitment Solutions
Construction Administrator
LHH Recruitment Solutions, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
OVERVIEW
A growing architecture firm is seeking a Construction Administrator for their Houston office. This position will manage and enforce the construction contract of multiple projects during the construction phase to ensure the highest quality in accordance with the design intent dictated in the Contract Documents.
RESPONSIBILITIESObserve the construction work for general conformance with the Contract Documents, including communicating deficiency lists at relevant times during the construction process and performing Substantial Completion and Final Completion Inspections.
Initiate and lead necessary meetings throughout the construction process, including the Pre-Construction conference, regularly occurring OAC Meetings, Pre-Installation conferences, and close-out meetings.
Process RFIs, ASIs, Proposed Change Orders, and manage the Submittal process.
Issue procedural documents relevant to the Contract for Construction. These include issuing the Notice to Proceed, evaluating requests for payments, preparing and issuing Change Orders and Certificates of Substantial Completion.
Review the results of construction tests and inspections from the third-party testing lab. Request plans to correct non-conforming work and coordinate consulting Engineers' response to the reports.
Administer the completion and closeout process for the Owner.
Monitor post-construction warranty requests.
Perform quality control review of drawings and specifications during the construction document phase.
Personal presentation skills are essential to ensure positive representation of the firm and its brand.
REQUIREMENTS
Academic/Professional:
Professional degree in Architecture from a NAAB accredited University or degree in Construction Management preferred
Registered Architect desirable
Experience in K-12 and Higher Ed market sectors
LEED AP desirable
Competencies:
Knowledgeable about Architecture practice and construction process
Excellent communicator who works well with a large team of diverse personalities and is adept at conflict resolution
Negotiating and interpreting contractual agreements
Physical Requirements:
While performing this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
The employee must be able to drive.
The employee must be able to walk construction sites with varying degrees of challenging terrain.
The employee will need to be able to climb ladders to review work performed on upper levels and roofs.
The employee must be able to occasionally lift up to 25 lbs.
Experience:
Minimum of 3 years of experience working in an Architecture Firm or Construction Company on commercial projects.
Proficiency with relevant software, including MS Office. Working knowledge of Bluebeam preferred, and Revit, AutoCAD desirable.
The firm offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits such as generous medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, 401(k) plan with employer match, paid vacation and holidays, profit-sharing, and more. Please email your resume to the provided contact. No phone calls please. The firm is an equal opportunity employer.
Pay Details:
$95,000.00 to $120,000.00 per year
Search managed by:
Brandon Wright
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
The California Fair Chance ActLos Angeles City Fair Chance OrdinanceLos Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for EmployersSan Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
A growing architecture firm is seeking a Construction Administrator for their Houston office. This position will manage and enforce the construction contract of multiple projects during the construction phase to ensure the highest quality in accordance with the design intent dictated in the Contract Documents.
RESPONSIBILITIESObserve the construction work for general conformance with the Contract Documents, including communicating deficiency lists at relevant times during the construction process and performing Substantial Completion and Final Completion Inspections.
Initiate and lead necessary meetings throughout the construction process, including the Pre-Construction conference, regularly occurring OAC Meetings, Pre-Installation conferences, and close-out meetings.
Process RFIs, ASIs, Proposed Change Orders, and manage the Submittal process.
Issue procedural documents relevant to the Contract for Construction. These include issuing the Notice to Proceed, evaluating requests for payments, preparing and issuing Change Orders and Certificates of Substantial Completion.
Review the results of construction tests and inspections from the third-party testing lab. Request plans to correct non-conforming work and coordinate consulting Engineers' response to the reports.
Administer the completion and closeout process for the Owner.
Monitor post-construction warranty requests.
Perform quality control review of drawings and specifications during the construction document phase.
Personal presentation skills are essential to ensure positive representation of the firm and its brand.
REQUIREMENTS
Academic/Professional:
Professional degree in Architecture from a NAAB accredited University or degree in Construction Management preferred
Registered Architect desirable
Experience in K-12 and Higher Ed market sectors
LEED AP desirable
Competencies:
Knowledgeable about Architecture practice and construction process
Excellent communicator who works well with a large team of diverse personalities and is adept at conflict resolution
Negotiating and interpreting contractual agreements
Physical Requirements:
While performing this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
The employee must be able to drive.
The employee must be able to walk construction sites with varying degrees of challenging terrain.
The employee will need to be able to climb ladders to review work performed on upper levels and roofs.
The employee must be able to occasionally lift up to 25 lbs.
Experience:
Minimum of 3 years of experience working in an Architecture Firm or Construction Company on commercial projects.
Proficiency with relevant software, including MS Office. Working knowledge of Bluebeam preferred, and Revit, AutoCAD desirable.
The firm offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits such as generous medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, 401(k) plan with employer match, paid vacation and holidays, profit-sharing, and more. Please email your resume to the provided contact. No phone calls please. The firm is an equal opportunity employer.
Pay Details:
$95,000.00 to $120,000.00 per year
Search managed by:
Brandon Wright
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
The California Fair Chance ActLos Angeles City Fair Chance OrdinanceLos Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for EmployersSan Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance