Construction Administrator - Greenville SC
Job Description
A well-established, privately held architecture and engineering firm is seeking a Construction Administrator to support its Architecture team. This role will be responsible for managing construction-phase services on a variety of architectural projects, overseeing inspection efforts, and supporting project teams to ensure successful delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate construction administration and inspection activities across multiple projects
- Review and process contractor pay applications, submittals, field reports, and other construction documentation
- Maintain a thorough understanding of project plans, specifications, and contract requirements
- Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and regulations
- Conduct regular site visits to monitor construction progress and verify general conformance with contract documents
- Document field conditions and assist in resolving construction-related issues
- Confirm that work aligns with approved documents prior to payment certification
- Evaluate materials, methods, and workmanship to ensure quality standards are met
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders including engineers, consultants, contractors, and code officials
- Communicate effectively with clients and project stakeholders under the direction of the Project Manager
- Support resolution of field issues through coordination with project teams
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field
- Minimum of 10 years of construction administration experience
- Strong ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
- Working knowledge of building systems (architectural, civil, structural, and MEP) and applicable codes
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience with project management platforms and document review tools (e.g., Bluebeam or similar)
- Familiarity with scheduling, tracking, and basic cost estimating
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
Work Environment & Travel
- Primarily office-based with regular field/site involvement
- Approximately 20% field work and 80% office work
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