What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Administrator position at Gensler?
Critical Facilities are becoming more diverse as technology advances, creating a market shift. Hyperscale users and increased demand have turned data into the new utility, making quicker, leaner facilities a must. Gensler's wide berth of expertise in multiple practice areas gives our Critical Facilities practice a unique edge. For example, a deep bench of experts in both Critical Facilities and Healthcare can deliver the ultimate data center for a healthcare provider. Beyond data centers, our Critical Facilities team delivers high-performance projects for research, supercomputing, command and control centers, SCIFs, distribution and logistics, high-tech manufacturing, and various other technology-rich project types.
Your Role
As a Construction Administrator, you will successfully execute architectural projects during the construction phase and provide on-site support, coordination and communications with all consultants, clients, contractors, and staff. You are proactive, detail oriented, and demonstrate a high level of professionalism. In this role, you will be viewed as a project delivery expert with recognized authority on topics including but not limited to BIM standards, project startups/procedures, meeting coordination, and field reports.
What You Will Do
Provide day-to-day coordination and communication with design consultants, clients, stakeholders and contractors to facilitate smooth communication and timely deliverables
Support Construction Administration (CA) project phase including documentation, RFIs, QA/QC coordination, and submittals
Maintain recognized authority and expert level delivery of contract administration/change management, BIM standards, project start ups/procedures, and Bluebeam review process/procedures
Provide project meeting coordination
Onsite observations support which will include frequent travel around the country to different sites
Attend OAC meetings
Attend architectural punch walks and assist in generating punch lists
Organize and maintain Document Control, records, and file structures
Create field reports
Upload and download items in Procore
Your Qualifications
8 years of on-site Construction Administration/Project Management experience supporting large complex projects required (Critical Facilities/Mission Critical project experience preferred)
Bachelor's degree in Architecture from an accredited university
Registered Architect preferred
Strong interpersonal skills and design team communications
Ability to maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, contractors, consultants & staff
Familiarity with working with a variety of jurisdictions
Experience with Procore, Project Schedule, Newforma, etc.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam review process/procedures, etc.
U.S. Citizenship is required for this role due to the client's security clearance requirement
Sustainability/LEED Certification preferred
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This position requires regular out-of-state travel to provide on-site support for execution of architectural projects during the construction phase.
Life at Gensler
At Gensler, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From curated art exhibits to internal design competitions to "Well-being Awareness Week," our offices reflect our people's diverse interests.
We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401k, profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice annual bonus opportunities. Our annual base salary range has been established based on local markets.
As part of the firm's commitment to licensure and professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.
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