Construction Administrator

General Responsibilities

Optima Engineering is seeking an experienced Construction Administrator to join our team. This role is key in ensuring that projects are built in accordance with our design documents and maintaining strong relationships with our clients and contractors. As the face of the company on active construction sites, the Construction Administrator provides oversight, identifies issues, and helps keep projects on track.

Responsibilities

• Attend pre-construction and construction progress meetings
• Conduct routine site visits, issue detailed field reports, and document non-conforming work
• Review contractor submittals, payment applications, and change orders
• Develop and maintain punch lists, confirm completion, and participate in project close-out reviews
• Serve as liaison between client, contractor, and design team to support timely issue resolution
• Refer field deviations to design engineers and coordinate clarifications
• Participate in project postmortem reviews for larger or complex projects
  
  

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of relevant construction administration or field experience
• Strong knowledge of MEP/FP systems for commercial buildings
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and shop drawings
• Familiarity with construction processes, building codes, and safety regulations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including field report preparation
• Valid driver’s license with an excellent driving record
• Ability to work independently while maintaining collaboration with team members
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent technical experience)
• CDT Certification and/or construction safety training
• Experience with North Carolina State Construction (SCO) projects
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with Ajera a plus
  
  

Why Work at Optima Engineering:We are a well-established multi-disciplined engineering firm with offices located in Charlotte, Raleigh, Asheville & Greenville in business since 1992, offering mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection & technology related engineering services to diverse market sectors including mission critical, educational, healthcare, commercial, government and other clients. Our goal is to deliver reliable, high-quality, innovative engineering solutions to our clients and provide a top-notch work environment for our team.

Benefit Highlights

• Optima Engineering is 100% employee owned!
• Health, Vision, Dental, Life, Disability and Personal Accident insurance options
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending account options
• Multi-tiered Retirement Plan includes 401k, Profit-Sharing & Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Adoption Assistance, Employee Wellbeing & Tuition Reimbursement programs
• Paid Time Off, Parental Leave and Paid Holidays
• Discretionary Bonuses throughout the year
• Ongoing Educational & Professional Development Opportunities
• Frequent Volunteer and Community Involvement Opportunities
  
  

If you want to be excited about going to work and making a difference in the organization you work for, please reach out to us, we’d love to talk to you about joining our team.

To learn more about Optima Engineering, please visit our website at: www.optimaengineering.com

Optima Engineering. is committed to providing an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and veterans, are encouraged to apply. Optima Engineering participates in the E-Verify employment authorization program. Please read more information here