Construction Administrator

Kearney, Nebraska, A Construction Administrator is comfortable with a variety of responsibilities aimed to support project managers and project architects with construction-related matters including, but not limited to: construction site field observation, quality assurance/quality control, defending the firm’s contract documents and serving as the one of the primary facilitators for communication between project managers/architects, owner(s) and contractor(s). An optimistic and creative problem solver, you have strong communication skills, the ability to adapt, an eagerness to learn, and enjoy doing the following:

Maintaining consistent internal communications with project managers and project architects to ensure the design team’s vision gets carried out in the construction Building and maintaining positive relationships with all team members, owners, consultants and contractors Assisting design team by reviewing contract documents by providing recommendations as to constructability and possible means to improve the communication of the design intent to the contractor/s Performing frequent on-site field observations followed by documenting and developing field observation reports Communicating when Proposal Requests, Architect’s Supplemental Instructions, or Change Orders are needed and ability to review / approve applications for payment Participating in submittal review process/es Assisting with written and visual documentation of items to be completed and/or corrected “Punchlist” following construction completion.

A bachelor’s degree with a major in construction management, engineering, or a closely related field from a college or university At least three (3) years of relevant experience in construction services, administrative support, contract administration, or construction project management Strong knowledge of safety regulations Strong knowledge of the construction industry and processes Excellent organization, time management, attention to detail, and communication skills.