Construction Administrator - Austin

Construction Administrator

LOCATION | Austin, Texas

REPORTS TO | Director of Construction Administration

JOIN OUR TEAM! We're looking for high impact individuals; someone as passionate about Construction Administration as we are. Creative problem solving and design is encouraged and cultivated. Our team is made up of individuals who believe in strong, collaborative relationships and who share our conviction that everyone on a project should be inspired by the mission. We want someone who can get behind that vision, who celebrates a team approach and is motivated by design that positively impacts our communities. If that describes you, there's an exciting career that awaits you here.

WHAT WE'RE AFTER… Our progressive Construction Administration Team at our offices in Austin, Texas seeks a talented Construction Administrator to manage the construction process. The Construction Administrator is responsible for working with our design team, project Owners, and construction contractors to effectively deliver successful projects. We want someone with a desire to exceed expectations and a commitment to ensuring the built environment matches the design intent. We need someone who can give critical insight to project teams on a variety of construction types to help our clients achieve their goals. Bottom line… we want only the best.

For seventy-five years, O'Connell Robertson has built a powerful legacy of design excellence. We are driven by our enduring commitment to investing in and serving our people, community, and clients through developing strong, capable teams.

WHAT YOU WILL GET TO DO…. The Construction Project Administrator will be responsible for working with architectural, engineering and construction team members on various scale projects.

• Managing project documentation and flow during the construction phase of complex healthcare and education projects – Submittals, RFI's, Proposal Requests, ASI's, contracts, etc.
• Coordinating solutions with the team members and consultants
• Review of submittals for design intent
• Approve contractor pay applications
• Project oversite to ensure the contractor is following the intent of the construction contract
• Represent the firm in a professional manner in front of clients, contractors, and consultants
• Travel to jobsites throughout the central Texas region and occasionally beyond

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING TO THE TABLE… We're looking for passionate, driven self-starters. Beyond that, you'll need…

• 7+ years' experience in professional architectural, engineering or construction related position
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Detail oriented and understanding time sensitive with the ability to handle multiple projects concurrently
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Newforma software knowledge is a plus
• Extensive knowledge of construction and AIA documents
• Extensive knowledge of construction materials, building trades, and the products associated with them

WHY US? That's easy. O'Connell Robertson is an acclaimed, dynamic, highly regarded employer with a strong local Austin, San Antonio and Houston presence and a regional reach. We have inspiring workspaces, excellent compensation and benefits, and a team culture that enthusiastically supports personal and career development, as well as diversity in the workplace. We strive to offer flexible employee work schedules accommodating work hours and locations that will give you the best opportunity to succeed while still balancing life outside the office with family and friends.

EEO STATEMENT: O'Connell Robertson hires quality candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual preference, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as established by applicable law.