Sr. Construction Administrator - Health

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.

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 * 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 * 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 * 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 * 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 * Develops, recognizes, recruits and grows diverse talent * Manages conflict effectively and encourages a healthy team environment * Fosters and maintains a collaborative professional working relationship with the project team * Actively promotes and incorporates the firm's principles of 'design excellence' through the integration of responsible and sustainable design practice with the art of design * Delivers project on defined budget requirements and maintains accountability to project plan and planned utilization rate * Supports the business development process by identifying new opportunities, marketing current clients for repeat business and assisting with proposals, budgets and schedules * May participate in marketing interviews Qualifications: * Accredited professional degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Engineering, Construction Science or related field preferred * Architectural Registration preferred * Typically 10+ years of experience * Sustainable design accreditation preferred * Experience with architectural software such as Revit, AutoCAD, Newforma, 3D modeling software and PDF-editing software preferred * Proficiency in MS Office Suite preferred * Strong knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines * Strong knowledge of the Owner-Architect Agreement, Owner-Contractor Agreement and Architect-Consultant Agreements * Advanced knowledge of architectural building systems, accessibility guidelines and QA/QC process * Advanced knowledge of building codes and ability to research and apply/incorporate into technical documents * Experience with managing and performing duties in a fast-paced environment * Strong organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time * Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing * Required travel to job sites in Virginia, DC, Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey #LI-KT1 If you currently work for HKS, please submit your application via the Internal Careers Portal.

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