Construction Administrator

Construction Administrator

Job Description

This employee-owned firm prioritizes its people, fostering growth and innovation. They've built a world-class team focused on sustainable water resource management. Their engineers and surveyors are committed to innovative, efficient design that treats, preserves, and conserves water resources, optimizes infrastructure, and creates a cleaner, safer future for communities. This admin will sit in Wilmington, NC and travel (within 50 miles) to project sites 4-5x per week.

DAY-TO-DAY:

The Construction Admin is responsible for project delivery, bridging the gap between design and final commissioning. You will serve as the primary point of contact for subcontractors, vendors, and internal engineering teams.

• Partner with design teams to translate concepts into actionable projects by managing pre-construction milestones, including detailed cost estimating, resource staffing, and vendor proposal evaluations.

• Direct all site operations, including subcontractor management and schedule adherence, while facilitating key stakeholder meetings (pre-con, progress) to ensure high-quality project execution.

• Manage the end-to-end technical lifecycle, encompassing RFI and submittal coordination, pay estimate verification, change order management, and the maintenance of accurate field reports and as-built records.

• Spearhead site safety and quality control initiatives, ensuring strict adherence to design specifications through rigorous inspections and timely, collaborative problem-solving.

• Oversee the end-to-end transition from construction to occupancy, including the management of commissioning protocols, system performance validation, and the delivery of comprehensive project closeout documentation.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• 5-15 yrs proven experience in construction administration and field observation.

• Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings, perform takeoffs, and utilize scheduling software.

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage diverse teams of subcontractors and stakeholders.

• Deep understanding of construction safety protocols and risk management.

• Must be able to read and interpret engineering plans.

• Must be able and willing to climb ladders, routinely walk on uneven, unpaved terrain and work outside for extended periods of time on construction sites.

• Must be willing to work extended periods on project sites in and around the Wilmington area.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Employee ownership (ESOP) and profit sharing.

• Competitive pay and comprehensive leave.

• Flexible work locations. • Robust growth and professional development programs.

• Meaningful, community-impacting work.

• A supportive and collaborative team environment.