Construction Administrator

Overview

The Construction Administrator (CA) is responsible for managing the construction phase of architectural projects to ensure that design intent, quality standards, schedules, and budgets are upheld. The ideal candidate has at least 10 years of professional experience in architectural construction administration, including work on complex institutional or commercial projects.

Construction Administrator

• Lead and manage the construction administration phase for multiple concurrent projects.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, assess conformance with contract documents, and document field conditions.
• Review and respond to RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, and substitution requests in coordination with project architects and consultants.
• Maintain detailed field reports, photographic records, and communication logs.
• Track construction issues, changes, and resolutions in real time.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the architect, client, contractor, and consultants during construction.
• Facilitate weekly Owner–Architect–Contractor (OAC) meetings, prepare agendas, and distribute meeting minutes.
• Communicate field issues promptly and provide proactive solutions to maintain project schedule and quality.
• Coordinate and review punch lists, substantial completion documentation, and project closeout requirements.
• Interpret and apply building codes, specifications, and construction standards.
• Evaluate contractor change proposals, pay applications, and field change directives for compliance with design intent and contract requirements.
• Participate in lessons learned sessions and help improve firmwide CA standards, templates, and workflows.
• Utilize digital platforms such as Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC Build), Procore, or Bluebeam Studio for documentation and communication.
• Demonstrate familiarity with SCO procedures, Interscope project management, and public bidding/contracting requirements.
• Mentor junior staff on construction administration best practices, field documentation, and technical coordination.
• Represent the firm professionally in client-facing and public settings.
• Collaborate with project managers to manage CA budgets, staffing allocations, and project hours.

• Education:
  
  Professional Degree in Architecture (B.Arch or M.Arch) preferred.
• Degrees in Construction Management, Civil/Structural Engineering, or related fields may be considered when paired with strong construction administration experience.
• Strong technical expertise in construction processes and knowledge of building codes and standards.
• Experience with site supervision and documentation, RFIs/submittals/shop drawings, and coordination with architects/consultants.
• Proficiency with digital construction documentation platforms (e.g., Autodesk Construction Cloud, Procore, Bluebeam).
• Ability to lead meetings, coordinate with stakeholders, and manage multiple projects and budgets.

This is a Permanent position based out of Charlotte, NC.

Pay range: $70,000.00 – $ per year. PTO, 401K, Medical, Dental, Vision.

This is a fully onsite position in Charlotte, NC.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 23, 2026.

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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