We are seeking an experienced Construction Administration Manager to be responsible for working with the Construction Administration team members and oversee the execution and management of construction administration processes for a well-established multidisciplinary design firm to work in their Austin or San Antonio office. 

• Template and procedure improvement to actively refine and enhance existing templates and procedures for efficiency.
• Training and support on  processes for all relevant employees.
• Project Collaboration with Project Managers, Architects, and Contract Administrators to optimize project execution during the Construction Administration (CA) phase.
• Contract interpretation between owners and contractors.
• Compliance Tracking to monitor and ensure adherence to architectural and owner contractual requirements, holding the team accountable.
• Communication Verification to confirm that project status and issues are effectively communicated to Project Managers and Principals.
• Ensure internal CA Handoff Meeting is conducted for each project, supporting the Project Manager in leading discussions with all necessary team members, including the Director of Construction Administration.
• Reporting necessary data as required.
• Resource Management in balancing staffing and project assignments in coordination with the Director of Construction Administration.
• Recruitment Support to assist the Director of Construction Administration in the hiring process.

WHAT IT TAKES TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE:

We’re looking for passionate, driven self-starters. Beyond that, you’ll need…

• BS in Construction Science or Engineering or Architecture or any applicable degree program required.
• 5+ years of construction or design experience preferred.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Understanding of the multiple phases of the project lifecycle: relationship, proposal, contract, preconstruction, construction, warranty, etc.
• Strong, comprehensive knowledge of architectural principles/practices.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Extensive knowledge of construction and AIA documents.
• Microsoft Office software knowledge and experience with Newforma and Procore is a plus.

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