CEI Project Administrator - Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,300 professionals that provides a full range of multi-disciplined engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #61 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

JMT's Construction Management Team is seeking a Project Administrator in the Fort Lauderdale, Florida area. The successful candidate will be responsible for financial and contract administration of assigned projects. 

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Provide support to the assigned Senior Project Engineers in monitoring the financial performance of the construction project.
• Coordinate and supervise project inspection activities to ensure contractor compliance of plans, contract documents, specifications and standards.
• Interact with the general public, government agencies, contractors, sub-contractors, and other internal and external parties to respond to inquiries and resolve field issues.
• Direct and assign specific tasks to inspectors
• Notify contractor of non-compliance and corrective action.
• Track project progress and advises parties of possible overruns, and critical project issue
• Analyze project related issues and recommend appropriate solutions
• Coordinate administrative aspects of projects including; contract reviews, contracting, scheduling, month-end processing, project accounting, project related reporting and cash management
• Assist in the planning and development of company marketing and communication materials
• Review plans for constructability and biddability
• Represent the company at various community and/or business meetings

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

• Participate in the development of new project proposals
• Assist in the development of RFP’s or tasks
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Promote positive relations with contracts, vendors and consultants

For personnel with Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Management degrees:

• Requires two (2) years of engineering experience in relevant transportation projects

For personnel without Engineering, Engineering Technology or Construction Management degrees:

• Requires a HS diploma or equivalent and eight (8) years of CEI or roadway or bridge construction experience

Preferred Experience

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering
• FL PE

Working Conditions

Work is performed within a general office environment. Work is generally sedentary in nature but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment.

Job Competencies

• Attention-to-detail
• Client Focus
• Communication
• Conflict Management
• Delegation
• Dependability
• Planning and Organizing/Time Management
• Results-Oriented

Managerial Competencies if Applicable

• Managing Performance

JMT is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity, and we are proud to be building an inclusive and diverse workforce.

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