Construction Administrator

McAdams is a full-service land planning, landscape architecture, civil engineering, transportation, and geomatics firm located in North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, and Florida. We seek to partner with our clients to create meaningful experiences through inspired design. Our employees are what make McAdams different. We bring experiences to the forefront of everything we do, and to do that takes special people.

Position Overview

The Construction Administrator serves as a direct liaison during the construction process for public/state construction projects.


Key Responsibilities

• Read site civil plans with an understanding of site civil work sequence (Grading + Site Utilities + Stormwater Control Measures)
• Communicate effectively with field construction personnel and design staff on progress or issues
• Observe required standard utility testing for municipal and regulatory authority compliance
• Prepare bid packages, administer local/state bid process through the selection of contractors
• Provide excellent customer service to clients by conducting pre-construction/progress meetings and processing pay applications from contractors
• Evaluate contractor change orders and negotiate them to the best price possible on behalf of clients
• Perform thorough site inspections, document progress, and plan compliance for the client
• Understand project specifications and construction plans to manage site construction projects on behalf of our clients
• Apply technical skills to review shop drawings, perform water, sewer, stormwater conveyance inspections, testing and acceptance
• Provide constructability reviews of project plans as assigned
• Participate in hydrant flow tests and confined space inspections
• Apply current accessibility standards in the evaluation of accessible route compliance
• Prepare preliminary site civil cost estimates and bond estimates for projects as assigned/required
• Follow guidelines and company standards set forth by the Construction Administration department
• Aids in maintaining a safe and respectful work environment by following company policies and procedures
• Responsible for escalating potential hazards and unsafe working conditions

Skills + Experience

• High School Degree or GED
• 5-10 years of relevant experience in Land Development and Utility Construction
• Experience with project management and scheduling software (Procore, PIM, MS Project, etc.)
• Experience with site and utility construction estimation
• Experience with North Carolina State Construction Office is preferred but not required

Work Environment + Physical Demands

• The characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. When properly requested and when feasible (without undue hardship to the company), reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
• Work will primarily be outside with varying environmental conditions.
• Work will involve long-term standing and frequent walking as well as include common hazards encountered while maneuvering through project sites.
• Work will also include working with fingers by picking, pinching, typing, and grasping often with repetitive motion.
• Must be able to carry, lift and push/pull up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds occasionally.
• Must be able to stand up or walk between 8-12 hours a day.
• Must have the ability to see, smell, hear, talk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel and twist, crouch, crawl, reach, grasp, sit, stand, and walk.
• Weekend and overtime and/or overnight work and travel may be required.
• Additional physical duties may be required as necessary.

McAdams is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran's status, or any other legally protected status.

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