Construction Oversight Architect

Job Description Job Description Salary: $80,000 - $120,000 Job Title: Construction Oversight Architect Industry:Architecture Employment Type:Full-time Pay Range:$90,000 - $120,000 per year + Discretionary Bonus Job Functions The Construction Administrator provides critical support to the Project Manager (PM) to provide successful project oversight and execution by ensuring the requirements of the contract documents are met through interpreting drawings and specifications, observing work in place, and reporting to ensure the design intent is achieved. Takes a proactive role in regularly updating Project Manager of significant construction issues including overall project progress, coordination events, cost-related items, and non-conforming work. Responsibilities: Preconstruction Phase Respond to pre-bid RFIs, including coordinating with consultants, clients, and construction team Assist the Project Manager with preparing addenda Assist the Project Manager with bid analysis including meeting overall project budget and identifying appropriate bid alternates Provide input regarding potential Value Engineering items Construction Phase Respond to Requests For Information (RFIs), including coordinating with consultants, clients, and construction team Review submittals against contract drawings and specifications Prepare Construction Change Directives (CCDs) Review deferred submittals, including coordinating with consultants Attend weekly construction progress meetings Prepare and distribute meeting minutes from weekly construction progress meetings Review work put in place onsite on a weekly basis to ensure intent of the contract documents is being met Prepare and distribute Field Observation Reports identifying progress of the project and noting work that does not meet the intent of the contract drawings Review and respond to cost-related items including Potential Change Orders (PCOs), change orders, etc. Provide superior client service by addressing all client-related matters in a timely manner Review and sign payment applications Prepare and distribute punch lists Post-construction Phase Ensure outstanding items (change orders, work not meeting intent of contract drawings, etc.) are resolved Review closeout documentation including Operation and Maintenance manuals, as-built drawings, DSA-required documentation Sign off completed punch list items Skills/Experience: Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously Excellent organization and time management Valid drivers license and current automobile insurance Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Bluebeam Ability to navigate various project management software programs including Primavera, Unifier, Procore, etc. Strong communication skills to allow interoffice and intraoffice coordination Ability to receive direction from higher-level team members, and lead Construction Administration Assistant(s). Education High school diploma or equivalent education required A degree in architecture or construction management preferred PJHM encourages Construction Administrators to bring useful and innovative industry techniques and processes to enhance the construction documentation process as well as maintaining a positive and professional attitude while dealing with clients, contractors, and PJHM staff. Benefits For Full-Time Employees Discretionary Bonus Based on Several Factors Office Car and Mobile Phone Provided Paid Vacation and Sick Time Paid Holidays Health Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision Life Insurance Benefits 401(k) Eligibility Clean, Air Conditioned, Friendly Working Environment Working conditions This job is in an office environment, with frequent site visit/travel requirements and outdoor time. Physical Requirements Stationary Positionfrequently remains stationary up to 90% of the time and sitting up to 8 hours in a day Move/Traverseinfrequently bend, stand, stoop and/or walk Carry Weightinfrequently carry weight and/or lift objects (light to heavy) weighing up to 25 pounds Hearing and Speechfrequently communicates with the ability to hear and talk on a regular basis with employees, coworkers, and all personnel matters; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations Sightfrequent use of sight to detect images on computer, office documents, and office objects near and far Disclaimer All Applicants are subject to a background screening on a state and federal level. This job posting is subject to change at any time. Nothing in this job post is meant to guarantee an employment offer. This job description neither restricts nor prevents managements right to assign and/or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time of the essential functions. It does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be subsequently assigned.