On-site Construction Administrator

If you enjoy solving complex challenges in the field with the support of a collaborative project team that celebrates each persons ideas experience and creativity this might be the opportunity for you. Flad is a national architectural firm with ten offices across the country specializing in science healthcare academic and workplace spaces. Flad is a team of creative intelligent energetic people who help our clients tackle the issues that change peoples lives.

This position requires the individual to be on the CDC job site in Atlanta Georgia Monday through Friday each week.

• Oversee the day-to-day administration of construction contracts in accordance with the government architect agreement facilitating timely communication between the government contractor architect and consultants.
• Review evaluate and respond to RFIs and review submittals. Bring questions or concerns to the attention of design team members.
• Monitor construction changes shop drawings samples and other submissions from the contractor.
• Perform on-site observations and document results relative to the contractors conformance with contract documents.
• Provide prompt and expeditious service regarding matters of interpretation decision construction bulletins and other matters that contribute to a smooth workflow.
• Coordinate and request scheduled and unscheduled observations. Support periodic inspections and preparation of monthly reports.
• Assist in or lead preparation of contract change orders request for proposals and evaluation of change order proposals. Maintain documentation of any change directive.
• Attend government architect and contractor meetings.

Experience:

• Minimum of ten years of architectural experience working on large scale projects required.
• Significant experience with and a deep understanding of construction administration processes required.
• Prior experience with government projects preferred.
• Ability to effectively work with team members and manage multiple demands required. Must have strong attention to detail with analytical and technical skills proven organizational and interpersonal skills and ability to adjust to shifting priorities and/or deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills including in-person and virtual conversations required.

Software:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office required.
• Proficiency in Revit AutoCAD and web-based project management programs preferred.

Education:

• Degree in architecture engineering building construction or related field required.
• Registered Architect in the United States preferred.
• Successful completion of the Construction Documents Technology (CDT) program preferred; Certified Construction Contract Administrator (CCCA) certification preferred.
• Sustainability accreditation preferred.

Flad offers a wide range of benefits including:

• Health dental and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Financial health and wellness benefits - retirement savings plan; fiduciary advisor; identity theft plan; Section 125 flexible benefits; income protection life insurance short-term disability long-term disability; Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Continuing education and career development internal programs; funds set aside for external programs licensure and sustainability support annual professional registration and organization reimbursement

Flad Architects is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Flad will provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age protected veteran or disabled status or genetic information.

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