Construction Administrator

Giffels Webster has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Construction Administrator to join our team. You will work directly with one of our Municipal engineering teams to provide construction inspection and administrative services to our clients in Southeast Michigan. The qualified candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of related experience with municipal infrastructure construction and inspection.

The successful candidate will assist our municipal clients by providing technical knowledge, management and administrative skills in the field and have a thorough understanding of the construction process. You will work with coworkers, clients, contractors and other consultants to monitor construction quality by ensuring projects are in accordance with schedules, budgets, construction plans, engineering specifications and standards.

Typical responsibilities include:

• Review other field staff inspection reports and track quantities to assist in pay applications preparation and/or review
• Communicate daily with other inspectors, project managers, office engineering staff, contractors, material testing firms and clients on status of construction
• Assist in RFI responses, shop drawing review, and other typical construction administration duties
• Observe and document all fieldwork to support the successful construction of projects
• Prepare inspector daily reports (IDR’s) including work items and quantities (per MDOT requirements as applicable)
• Interpret construction plans, details, specifications, and special provisions
• Be the on-site representative for the firm
• Assist with utility conflict resolution

What we offer:

• Competitive Salaries
• Medical/Vision/Dental insurance
• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• 401 (k) with company match
• Paid time off: Vacation, Sick time, Holidays, Birthday
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development and Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Bonus Program
• Inspection Vehicle Stipend

About us:

Come join our flexible and dedicated team, which was voted one of the Top Workplaces to work for seven years in a row (2017-2023) by the Detroit Free Press and most recently a Best Places to Work by Crain's Detroit in 2024 and 2025.

Giffels Webster has a strong commitment to using multi-disciplinary approaches to making communities better. We are seeking team members who support context-sensitive solutions to project and client needs. If you are looking to put your skills to work with a highly motivated and qualified team, we want to hear from you!

Giffels Webster is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, age disability, veteran or any other legally protected status.

Note to Recruitment Agencies:

Only direct applicants will be accepted, unless a placement agreement is in place. If no placement agreement is in place at time of candidate submission, no fee will be due and no fee will be paid. Please do not forward resumes to our team members, partners or any company location.

Minimum qualifications:

• High School diploma or technical degree in a related field is preferred
• Possess a valid driver’s license and reliable, insured personal vehicle
• Minimum of 5 years of practical experience in construction
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and contract specifications
• Attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative team environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Applicants must pass a pre-employment physical and substance testing