SmithGroup is an award-winning, integrated design firm that blends research, data and technology with innovation and a creative spirit to deliver resilient, inclusive spaces that solve our clients' greatest challenges. Our teams create exceptional design solutions for healthcare, science and technology, workplace, mixed use, higher education, cultural, waterfront, parks and open spaces, and urban environments. We are looking for passionate problem solvers who want to elevate design, push boundaries and move us closer to a carbon-free future. Care to join us?

The Detroitoffice of SmithGroupis looking for aConstruction Administratorto join our team. SmithGroup has been named one of Southeast Michigan's Top Workplaces by the Detroit Free Press for10 consecutive years!

Working with us, you will:

• Provide Construction Administration support on projects in collaboration with project leadership.
• Through on-site observation, the CA keeps the owner informed as to the progress and quality of the construction work and determines that the work is being performed in a manner consistent with the Contract Documents.
• Communicate with all project participants, internal staff, consultants, clients, owners, contractors and jurisdictions in an effective and collaborative manner.
• Establish a schedule and perform daily visits to the project sites to review the progress and quality of the work and its compliance with the Contract Documents and provide written site reports for the project team.
• Represent the firm in meetings during the construction phase and maintain an appropriate level of visibility with the owner and contractor.
• Oversee the shop drawing and RFI processes, providing review and responses in coordination with appropriate project engineers on the project.
• Requires daily travel to project jobsite.
• Be required to pass a background check and secure a site access badge through Great Lakes Safety Training.

An ideal candidate has:

• A bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, or construction management related curriculum preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive professional experience in a construction administration leadership role on medium to large-scale projects of varying types and complexity. Experience on science & tech/lab and/or healthcare facility related construction projects is a plus.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills are essential.
• Must be comfortable working with deadlines, an independent worker, and possess the ability to manage time and priorities effectively.
• Requires daily travel to project jobsites, as required, dependent on project construction schedule.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in working in a multi-disciplinary team setting, collaborating, mentoring and client satisfaction.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, construction project management software and Adobe Creative Cloud Suite. Experience using Deltek Vision for financial management, reporting and resource planning preferred.

SmithGroup's competitive compensation and benefit package is designed to meet the needs of a diverse staff. It includes flexible scheduling, a hybrid work environment, 401(k), parental leave, wellbeing resources, PTO immediately available to new hires, plus 15 extra Fridays off - on top of holidays. Join us and see first-hand how these and other programs - like one-on-one career coaching and professional development opportunities - build culture, enhance collaboration and yield richer, more inclusive solutions.

If you are not sure that you meet all of the suggested qualifications described above, please don't leave this page. Your talents and attributes could be just what we're looking for - and we strongly encourage you to apply. If you need additional accommodations to complete the application process, please contact careers@smithgroup.com