Construction Administrator

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Schenkel Shultz is an award-winning architecture and interior design studio known for design excellence and a commitment to serving the unique needs of each client. Through thoughtful design, the firm creates places that strengthen communities and connect people to their surroundings. Across Schenkel Shultz’s three Florida studios, a diverse team of architects, interior designers, a stewardship action team, graphic designers, marketers, technical production, and construction administrators work collaboratively to deliver impactful projects. Embedded throughout the organization is a spirit of creativity that transcends a certain job role. It is the spark that brings ideas together and the shared purpose that the team brings to everything they do. Schenkel Shultz’s portfolio spans civic, educational, aviation, cultural and commercial work throughout Florida and the southeast, with international projects in Puerto Rico, Germany, and Japan.

POSITION SUMMARY

We are searching for a technically proficient Construction Administrator with an appreciation for design to be an integral member in ensuring that the intent of the project is upheld throughout the construction process. We are looking for problem solver who will maintain a clear line of communication with the owner, contractor and design team. The role requires someone who is driven, has a sense of urgency and can adapt quickly to changes, while ensuring the construction documentation is being adhered to in the field. You will be expected to coordinate with architects who developed the construction documents, consultant teams, contractors and clients. The highly qualified candidate we seek is an independent self-starter who can handle a fast pace of work and shift between multiple projects simultaneously. Candidates must be purposeful in their actions and communication, bring an ethic of teamwork and have the ability to make decisions and take responsibility and ownership. Candidates must exhibit professionalism, credibility, facilitation & negotiation skills and a strong ability to communicate effectively with many different constituents. The right individual will be assertive in a pleasing way and will be able to demonstrate proven success in positions that required increasing responsibility and opportunities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Efficiently process project documentation throughout construction Administer contract documents and oversee the project ensuring that the construction team adheres to the design intent in the documents. Manage exposure to potential financial and professional liabilities Represent the firm in a professional manner, while maintaining our core values with clients, consultants and contractors Review & markup RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, samples, product data, testing and specialty engineering to ensure material quality and specifications are being upheld Track progression of project and review contractor's compliance with the construction schedule Regular site visits, which include attending Owner/ Architect/Contractor meetings and creation and distribution of field reports of observations. Manage project closeout, including construction punch list, O&M manuals, warranties and record documents

QUALIFICATIONS

Candidate must demonstrate a minimum of 10+ years of field experience in architectural, construction, and/or engineering for projects in range of $1 – 50+ million. Experience preferred in public and private sector, Florida-based educational, civic and commercial projects. Architecture degree is a plus. An understanding of building code as well as building systems and how they integrate. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe software, Bluebeam and Procore are required, including other industry software strongly desired. Regular travel to projects sites is required.

BENEFITS & MORE

Paid time off such as PTO, sick days, and vacation days Health insurance Life insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Retirement benefits or accounts Healthcare spending or reimbursement accounts, such as HSAs, FSAs, and HRAs Long term disability insurance Short term disability insurance Childcare benefits Job Type/Schedule Full-Time, Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm Location On-site, Sarasota, FL area

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