Summary: The Construction Administrator I is responsible for mitigation or elimination of risk for the firm as he/she works to identify design and field problems and coordinate effective win/win solutions for the firm, constructors, and the owner. 

Position Reporting Structure: This position has a direct reporting relationship to the Director of Construction Administration. Direction could also come from other senior level construction administrators.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Key Corporate Relationships: This position works closely with quality control manager to secure general knowledge and information relative to the construction administration function. This position also works closely with architects and project architects. 

Competencies: Customer focus, flexibility, communication, initiative, interpersonal effectiveness, technical and professional knowledge, problem analysis and problem solving, and demonstration of branding philosophy.

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

· BS in Architecture with relevant course work in construction management OR

· BS in Construction Management with relevant course work in architecture

· Minimum of three years of either office or field experience in the essential duties and responsibilities of the position

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

· CDT and CCCA certification through the Construction Specification Institute is required

Other Qualifications  Must be able to travel to client/job sites on a regular basis. This may or may not include overnight travel.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

EEO/AA: PRA is equal opportunity employer. PRA considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Pay transparency: PRA will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities in no specific order: (Other duties may be assigned)

· On-site observation of site conditions and meeting with contractors and owner

· Reviewing shop drawings

· Reviewing costs, such as pay applications, proposal requests, etc.

· Reviewing various project correspondence including RFI’s, e-mails, and phone messages

· Project research and code research

Computer Skills

· Ability to access, review, and plot Revit Drawings;

· PC skills with Microsoft Office Suite and industry accepted software.

Other Skills and Abilities

· Working knowledge of codes and standards

· Problem solving and negotiation skills

· Organizational skills with an eye toward detail

· Working knowledge of construction contracts

· Excellent communication skills both verbal and written

Language Skills  Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports and business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers and clients.

Mathematical Skills Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.