Construction Administrator - Workplace Interiors

Your Role

As a Construction Administrator
, you will successfully execute architectural projects and provide on-site support, coordination and communications with all consultants, clients, contractors, and staff. You are proactive, detail oriented, and demonstrate a high level of professionalism. In this role, you will be viewed as a project delivery expert with recognized authority on topics including management of the project process, clarity of requirements, deliverables, timelines, and visibility against fees throughout the project life cycle.

What You Will Do

• Provide day-to-day coordination and communication with design consultants, clients, stakeholders and contractors to facilitate smooth communication and timely deliverables
• Coordinate the development, organization, and delivery of comprehensive construction document (CD) packages, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and adherence to firm standards
• Manage multiple aspects of client, team, and project coordination, including full documentation coordination with structural, MEP, lighting, AV, landscape, civil, and other consultants
• Prepare, communicate, and monitor project work plans, budgets, and deliverables for client and internal teams
• Interface with building and permitting officials during the permitting and construction phases of the project
• Support Construction Administration (CA) project phase including documentation, RFIs, QA/QC coordination, and submittals
• Maintain recognized authority and expert level delivery of contract administration/change management, BIM standards, project start ups/procedures, and Bluebeam review process/procedures
• Support the resolution of construction challenges by collaborating with design teams, consultants, and contractors to find timely and practical solutions
• Provide project meeting coordination
• Attend OAC meetings
• Attend architectural punch walks and assist in generating punch lists
• Organize and maintain Document Control, records, and file structures

Your Qualifications

• 3+ years of Construction Administration/Project Management experience supporting large complex projects required
• Bachelor's degree in architecture, construction science, or engineering
• Strong interpersonal skills and design team communications
• Ability to maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, contractors, consultants & staff
• Familiarity with working with a variety of jurisdictions
• Experience with Procore, Project Schedule, Newforma, etc.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam review process/procedures, etc.
• U.S. Citizenship is required for this role due to the client's security clearance requirement
• Sustainability/LEED Certification preferred

This position is in-person. Successful candidates will be located in the Houston, Texas area. If you're open to relocating to the area, please apply! Non-local candidates are welcome. U.S. News & World Report's  study ranks Houston in the top 10 places to live in Texas!

Life at Gensler

At Gensler, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From curated art exhibits to internal design competitions to "Well-being Week," our offices reflect our people's diverse interests.

We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401k, profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice annual bonus opportunities. Our annual base salary range has been established based on local markets.

As part of the firm's commitment to licensure and professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.