Construction Administrator

Construction Administrator

At Salas OBrien we tell our clients that were engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. Thats why were committed to living our values every day: inspiring achieving and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique meaningful and high-impact career and theyll receive great total rewards along the way.

About Us:

Founded in 1975 Salas OBrien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients our team and the world. We know that tomorrows requirements are todays opportunities and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers healthcare science and technology high-rise buildings clean energy education and other building types as well as structural and building sciences infrastructure asset management advanced robotics and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development human resources finance and accounting information technology and marketing professionals all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

Job Summary:

You will visit project sites at intervals determined for each project to observe construction and attendmeetings. Primarily you will document the construction progress with field reports and meetingminutes. Additionally you will facilitate the flow of construction related information in the SOBEoffice. SOBE conducts a significant portion of total projects as prime designer which places the firmin the lead role for design and construction such projects the CA may be directed toschedule and conduct meetings listed facility assessments and predesign observations maybe performed by this role. Supporting responses to RFIs and assisting with change order analysis.

In this role you will:

Gain and maintain knowledge of project throughout the construction process

• Attend transition meetings pre-construction conferences and ongoing construction meetings.
• Travel to project sites and observe construction for compliance with contract documents.
• Evaluate workmanship quality of installations and progress of work including stored materials.
• Manage and track RFIs and CORs ensuring timely responses and maintaining project status awareness.
• Prepare detailed field reports and maintain thorough construction documentation in accordance with SOBE standards.
• Monitor scope changes contractor-maintained as-built drawings and overall project progress.
• Review and recommend pay applications and coordinate communication among project stakeholders.
• Schedule and conduct site visits verify correction of deficiencies and document corrective actions.
• Support project closeout activities including final inspections punch lists and collection of closeout documents.
• Provide design support through site assessments field investigations and documentation.

You will be a great fit if:

• You have 5 plus years of related experience in a consulting engineering environment

Skills/abilities:

• Settle disputes handle complaints resolve grievances and conflicts or otherwise negotiate with others
• Cooperate and coordinate with other members of your team architects and owners
• Give and follow directions
• Recognize ways to adjust ones actions to lower costs for the firm
• Demonstrate knowledge of materials methods and tools involved in construction.
• Demonstrate knowledge of construction industry in relation to costing/scheduling
• General knowledge of mechanical electrical plumbing and fire protection.

Location: Roanoke VA

Travel: 80% within a 1-2 Hour Radius

Compensation & Benefits:

The expected base salary range for this role is $100000 - $135000 USD per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills experience qualifications and location.

This role is eligible forperformance-based bonuses and a comprehensiveU.S. basedbenefits package including:

• Medical dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
• Professional development support

For more information visit our full benefits overview here.

Third-Party Agency Notice
Salas OBrien does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners engaged directly by our Talent Acquisition team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas OBrien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race colour religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state/provincial or local laws. Salas OBrien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority