Senior Construction Administrator

HIRING A SENIOR CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATOR IN DALLAS

ACCOUNTABILITY

Perform site reviews & observation efforts on healthcare projects that require construction experience in a given discipline or trade. Construction administrative duties on projects include but are not limited to aspects of shop drawings, site visits, and submittals.

Essential Functions

• Perform site reviews & observation efforts on complex and/or diverse projects.
• Construction administrative duties on projects include but are not limited to aspects of shop drawings, site visits, and submittals.
• Demonstrate strong leadership skills by developing strategies to address challenges during the construction administration phase.
• Facilitate and attend meetings with clients, architects, and contractors to ensure alignment and effective problem resolution.
• Utilize advanced knowledge of MEP system design, including applicable design codes and standards, during the construction phase.
• Ability to address RFIs by conducting independent research and preparing them for the Engineer of Record's final review before issuance.
• Capture and document change orders during reviews, conversations, RFIs, and meetings, ensuring accurate tracking and communication of project modifications.
• Make informed decisions regarding project direction and problem-solving, ensuring alignment with project goals and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with health and life safety codes relevant to healthcare facilities, maintaining high standards for safety and regulatory adherence.
• Maintain proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other cloud platforms as project requires for documentation and communication.
• Conduct thorough research to support project needs and maintain organized documentation.
• Ensure all project documentation is up to date and accessible.
• Assist Director in mentoring.
• Assist Director in implementing DBR CA standards.
• Building Client relationships.
• Manage RFI and Submittals process by following up with the design team to ensure RFI’s and Submittals are answered, completed and returned in a timely manner.
• Record documentation of meetings by taking meeting notes as needed, and forwarding OAC notes to Project Managers and Practice Area Leaders before uploading notes to project folders.
• Review O&Ms and prepare comment sheet.
• Participate in project kick off meetings or huddles.
• Attend onsite huddles to resolve coordination issue conflicts.
• Attend manufacture equipment startups as needed.
• Respond to emails and answer phone calls in a timely manner.
• Post and remove DBR job advertise signs. (signs will need approval prior to posting)
• Keep calendar updated with admin.
• Always keep workload spreadsheet updated and turn in quarterly or upon request.
• Continue learning process by attending in-house seminars and continuing education opportunities outside of office.
• Perform additional assignments as requested/needed
  
  

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION

• Valid driver license for required travel
  
  

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This job description may be revised upon development of other duties and changes in responsibilities.