Construction Administrator - Fargo ND, Growth

Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the industry. Highgate is the dominant player in major U.S. gateway cities including New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco and Honolulu, with a growing Caribbean and Latin America footprint. The hospitality forward company provides expert guidance through all stages of the property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate has a proven record of developing its diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts with contemporary programming and digital acumen. The company utilizes industry-leading revenue management tools that efficiently identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive outperformance and maximize asset value. With an executive team consisting of some of the most experienced hotel management leaders, the company is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. Highgate maintains corporate offices in New York, Chicago, Dallas, London, Miami, and Seattle. www.highgate.com.

The Construction Administrator manages construction contracts, ensures compliance with insurance and licensing requirements, and supports document distribution and vendor setup. They will assist with bonding, maintain project data, prepare draw packages, and support accounts payable and special projects. Knowledge of the construction contractual process is essential for managing and executing the accounting operations relating to new development and renovations projects.

This position is onsite based from our offices in Fargo, ND.

• Assist in preparing & managing all AIA contracts between various parties 
• Help ensure all insurance requirements are met for all parties 
• Assist in receiving, maintaining & distributing documents across the company
• Assist with vendor setup within internal project management systems 
• Provide support in all bonding efforts 
• Assist in obtaining General Contractor licenses across the US 
• Utilize construction management software and/or tracking systems to maintain project information
• Support the preparation of monthly draw packages as needed
• Assist with general AP & accounting duties as necessary 
• Assist with special projects as assigned 
• Knowledge of the construction contract process is required

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 2 years of experience in construction contract administration
• Must possess effective communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, set priorities and see projects through to completion
• Able to work effectively under deadlines
• Ability to work with and build relationships with a wide variety of people
• Must be detail-oriented
• Experience with MS Office platforms
• Experience with Procore platform a plus
• Sage/TimberScan experience preferred