Construction Administrator

Overall Responsibilities: Act as Lead Architect initially for a San Luis Obispo based project during the bidding and construction phases. Provides technical and mentoring support to all Construction Administration (CA) staff.

Overall Leadership

• Represent the firm in the construction arena, building positive relationships with Owners, Contractors, and Agency Officials.
• Demonstrate a command of construction practices and contractual issues.
• Lead design innovation in use of building systems and materials.
• Serve as a resource across the organization through training and mentoring.
• Sustain and enhance the firm's image as a design-driven firm.
• Represent the firm by actively participating in external professional organizations and social functions.

Practice Leadership

• Act as the Construction Administration Architect and main contact for multiple projects.
• Support the CA staff by providing technical information and mentor staff in best CA practices.
• Develop new tools and techniques for staff to use during construction.
• Work Closely with the Project Coordinator in managing workflow.
• Manage the firm’s technical information resources (codes, standards, and industry manuals).
• Maintain CA resources including forms and practice guides.
• Support design teams with technical information.
• Review construction documents for compliance with design intent, building systems, construction detailing and coordination with specifications.
• Represent the rewards of doing CA to the firm.

Primary Duties

• Manage multiple CA projects with support staff, starting with a project in San Luis Obispo
• Participate in all Bidding and CA functions including:
• Issuing Bid Documents and managing the bidding process.
• Attending project meetings.
• Observing construction work for conformance with the Contract Documents, the Contractor’s Schedule, and the Contractor’s Applications for Payment.
• Reviewing and coordinating responses to Contractors’ requests including RFIs and Submittals.
• Preparing Contract Modifications (Change Orders).
• Inspecting the site to determine Substantial and Final Completion.

• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in construction administration, with a proven track record of progressively complex and diverse projects.
• CA degree in Architecture.
• California Architect’s license preferred.
• Knowledge of industry-standard construction means and methods.
• Resides local to San Luis Obispo or nearby for frequent onsite visits.
• Experience in working with governmental agencies and building/zoning codes in resolving construction issues.
• Knowledge of engineering disciplines and the ability to evaluate and coordinate work done by consultants as well as contractors.
• Proficiency in relevant computer software:
• Construction Admin Software: Procore, SharePoint, Fieldwire, PlanGrid, Bluebeam.
• Building Information Modeling: Revit 2016-2020, BIM 360 Design, Docs, Collaborate & Coordinate.
• Fluent in Revit.
• AutoCAD 2016-2019.
• Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Teams.
• Data Management software: Newforma.
• Proficiency in rendering software: 3D Studio Max, Maxwell Render, Twinmotion, or Enscape. And modeling software : SketchUp or Rhino a plus.
• Thorough understanding of sustainable practices and industry standards.
• At least one accreditation by a sustainability organization such as ILFI, USGBC, or WELL.
• Affiliation and/or membership in local, state, or national industry organization(s) preferred.

Pay/Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability, paid vacation, sick and holiday, as well as 401K matching and annual performance bonus opportunities.

Steinberg Hart is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability, genetics, or arrest/conviction records.