Construction Contract Administrator

Description

Job Description Summary: The Construction Contract Administrator is responsible for monitoring construction contracts, preparing progress reports, coordinating schedules, and acting as a liaison between MKA, contractors, and client representatives.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Effective communication between design teams, contractors, authorities having jurisdiction, and client representatives

• Work closely with the MKA business development team in marketing strategies and maintaining client relationships

• Provide relevant experience to teams developing construction contract documents

• Management of the firm’s construction contract administration responsibilities for projects during the construction phase

• Provide on-site observations to evaluate completion and performance of construction

• Review and assist in the development and managing of project budgets

• Participate in the resolution of construction issues

• Prepare documentation and reports of site visits and construction meetings

• Review and be cognizant of construction Submittal and Request for Information (RFI) comments

• Work closely with both the architectural and engineering staff in response and resolution of RFI and change order requests

• Coordinate and participate in substantial and final inspections of work to verify completion of construction contracts

• Coordinate and conduct post occupancy evaluations of projects.

Requirements

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree (preferred) in construction management, architectural or engineering related program.

• Relevant work experience in the construction industry or construction administrative field

• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 Suite. Knowledge in MS Project, scheduling, and CAD software a plus.

• Familiarity and ability to read, interpret, and understand construction contract documents, drawings and specifications.

• Ability to support multiple projects and people simultaneously.

• Possess strong mathematical aptitude for reviewing contract quantities and costs, change orders and pay applications.

• Ability to travel to work sites frequently, work in loud environments, walk in rugged terrain, and stand multiple hours at a time.