About this opportunity
HKS lists this Sr. Construction Administrator, Mission Critical - Contractor opportunity in dallas, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview:
A recognized leader in construction administration who provides technical leadership and acts as an advisor on large scale projects. Possesses strong communication skills, a flexible attitude, ability to solve problems creatively and ability to foster and manage effective client relationships. Responsible for high-impact decisions in application of codes and building systems. Endorses the firm’s values by personally influencing client service, innovation and communication.
Must be located in the Kansas City, Missouri area.Responsibilities:
Manges and leads team through Construction Phase Activities for several concurrent projects, including jobsite meetings, correspondence, submittals and payment application reviews
Works closely and diligently with Owner, Architect/Engineer Team, and Contractor representatives to achieve project goals/requirements, and employs standard protocol for communication with and between team members to include the Owner, Architect/Engineer team and Contractor representatives
Proactively applies knowledge of codes and all types of building systems (architectural, civil, structural, etc.) to projects
Reviews and manages Requests for Information (RFI) and submittals and maintains current documents using HKS’ construction document management software
Effectively communicates with design team to gain understanding of design intent
Coordinates with design team, issues required document revisions and communicates legal ramifications of changes to the contract documents during construction phase
Monitors owner and/or contractor directed changes for requests that fall outside of basic services agreement; notifies PM of any potential additional services
Checks submittals (i.e., shop drawings and product data) to determine conformance with project contract documents, design intent as well as HKS standards, best practices and quality expectations
Performs periodic site visits, observations and inspections and prepares field reports
Interprets results of laboratory tests and implements the necessary course of action required by test results
Applies knowledge of the effect of atmospheric conditions on building materials and components during and after construction, to include the practice of quality assurance
Evaluates cost-related aspects of the project and administers change orders, proposed changes, construction change directives, substitutions, time delays and payment applications in accordance with contract and project requirements
Provides feedback about issues for improvements (constructability, material appropriateness, clarity, function, equipment coordination, etc.) to project team
Builds consensus among team members and achieve project goals by facilitating communication between Owner, Architect, Contractor and Consultants and by maintaining current knowledge of the Owner-Architect Agreement, Owner-Contractor Agreement, Architect-Consultant Agreement and any additional services agreements
Resolves issues with inspectors and other authorities having jurisdiction while maintaining current knowledge of applicable codes for project
Leads and collaborates in team meetings to discuss project issues, technical issues and coordination with other disciplines
Responsible for preparing and/or reviewing meeting minutes and appropriate documents for consultant coordination meetings
Travel may be required
Qualifications:
Education and Experience
Accredited professional degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Engineering, Construction Science or related field preferred
Typically 10+ years of experience
Licenses and Certifications
Architectural Registration preferred
Sustainable design accreditation preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Advanced – expert-level experience, knowledge or skills
Intermediate – experience, knowledge or skills required to produce high-quality solutions or work
Basic – familiar with primary concepts or capabilities and may perform elementary functions depending on role
Advanced skills in Navisworks and Bluebeam required
Basic skills in Revit required; intermediate preferred
Advanced skills in MS Office Suite required
Basic skills in Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign required
Advanced knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines required
Advanced knowledge of the Owner-Architect Agreement, Owner-Contractor Agreement and Architect-Consultant Agreements required
Advanced knowledge of materials, construction techniques, building codes, architectural building systems, accessibility guidelines and QA/QC process required
Advanced ability to research and apply/incorporate into technical documents required
Advanced experience with the entire project lifecycle, through post-occupancy required
Advanced experience with managing and performing duties in a fast-paced environment required
Advanced organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time required
Advanced ability to manage team with diplomatic leadership style which puts value on relationships and collaboration, both internal and external required
Advanced presentation, graphic and visualization skills to communicate ideas required
Intermediate ability to maintain existing client relationships and build new client relationships required
Intermediate ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing required
Intermediate Ability to problem solve and apply innovative solutions required
Advanced ability to collaborate and encourage collaboration in a team environment required
Advanced ability to work on multiple projects at the same time required
Advanced ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality required
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If you currently work for HKS, please submit your application via the Internal Careers Portal .
HKS is an EEO/AA Employer: M/F/Disabled/Veteran
Summary
Location: Dallas; Kansas City
Type: Full time
Worksite address
dallas, TX, 75202, US
Who can apply
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