Sr. Construction Administrator - SSOE, Inc.

SSOE Group is seeking a talented Sr. Construction Administrator with industry experience for our award-winning Building Design Group. An ideal candidate will have experience in the Architectural, Construction and/or Engineering industry, be a self-starter with clear and concise communication skills. The Construction Administrator will be responsible for projects starting with the construction phase. 

What Makes SSOE a Great Place To Work

You don't have to be an employee long before you understand the SSOE difference. It goes back to our history of reinventing ourselves for new markets, serious rates of growth year after year, and being ahead of the curve in technology. Those are the achievements of a company that rewards talent and effort in ways that mean the most to the individual.

When you work at SSOE, you work with the best and you're a part of something bigger than yourself. And providing the best possible workplace for our employees gives us a competitive advantage-helping us attract and retain top talent and drive better business results.

The following duties are typical of the position but are not all encompassing. Responsibilities include those required to deliver quality service on schedule and within budget in a team environment. This position is a hybrid model that will require commuting to our Atlanta, GA office 2-3 days a week. 

Expected Core Competencies:

• Perform field reviews of the various construction categories of work in progress and tracks their completion in conjunction with contractor superintendent and owner representative. Monitors resolution of incomplete items and advises of the status of resolution.
• Become thoroughly familiar with construction documents, drawings and specifications. Identifies special applications and/or unique materials and obtains information required to avoid field problems.
• Attend/conduct on-site Owner/Architect/Contractor (OAC) meetings and document meetings with meeting minutes.
• Perform site observation walks and create/distribute site observation reports.
• Coordinate all construction-related questions and scheduling site observation sites with SSOE project team and provide responses to contractor.
• Provide administration of Revisions, bulletins, change orders, field instructions, pay requests, etc.
• Manage distribution and review of submittals and RFIS (to design team and back to Contractor on time with appopriate comments/responses). 
• Relationship skills - Develop relationships with Owner’s project representatives, Contractor’s team; understand Owner’s culture. Develop relationship with project design team.
• Review and evaluate construction cost estimates.
• Assist SSOE project team with OA/QC during various project document phases.
• Assist in evaluation of contractor bid tabulations in order to make a recommendation to the owner regarding award of a construction contract.
• Review contractor cost and quantity breakdowns to recommend approval or disapproval of monthly pay requests.
• Provide negotiation assistance regarding contractor claims and recommends action on resolution of claims.
• Advise SSOE project manager and the owner regarding contractor requests for items of work beyond the scope of the work detailed in the contract documents. Assist the project manager and project architect and communicate updates.
• Perform a final field review and written punch list of completed work in conjunction with contractor superintendent and owner representative. Coordinates any incomplete or unresolved punch list items, as well as items not previously noted.
• Assist with assembling maintenance manuals, warranties, and project records at end of a project.
• Participate in the complete construction phase of project and follows guidelines outlined in the SSOE Field Handbook.

• Ability to work in a client-facing role while interacting with Contractors and vendors.
• Ability to read and understand standard construction/contract documents (drawings & specifications).
• Experience with all construction site-related activities, conditions and protocols.
• Four (4) or more years with SSOE as a Construction/Contract Administrator, or eight (8) or more years of direct experience as a Construction Administrator (as described above) with former employer(s).
• Associate degree in engineering, Building/Construction Management or Architectural fields required, Bachelor or Masters Degree in Engineering or Architecture preferred.
• Complete required OSHA training.
• Valid driver's license required. 
• Salary Range: $85,000-$110,000/year depending on location, education, experience, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.
• Benefits include health, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, 401K, PTO & paid holidays.