Construction Administrator | Arch

The Construction Administrator plays a critical role at the field level in the construction process, serving as a key link between project plans and on-site execution. This role demands a combination of technical expertise, clear communication, strong leadership, and a commitment to quality assurance to ensure successful outcomes throughout the construction life cycle. The ideal candidate brings an entrepreneurial spirit, exceptional problem-solving skills, and a team-first mindset to every project. This is a full-time, exempt position paid on a salary basis.

At Parkhill, Building Community is the reason we exist. We invest in extraordinary people who love investing in their communities. We are more than planners, architects, and engineers — we are neighbors who choose to live and work in the communities we serve.   

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Parkhill is one of the largest architectural and engineering firms in the Southwest with 14 offices located throughout Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma. 

• →Oversee all aspects of the construction administration process across multiple projects
• →Participates in AOC (Architect-Owner-Contractor) meetings to discuss project progress, pay applications, challenges, and coordination
• →Fosters open and positive communication channels between the architecture firm, contractors, and the project stakeholders
• →Regularly updates the project team on construction progress, challenges, and milestones
• →Addresses any concerns promptly and transparently
• →Quality Assurance:
  • →Monitors construction activities to ensure compliance with architectural plans, specifications, and industry standards
  • →Conducts regular site visits to assess workmanship, materials, and adherence to quality standards
  • →Collaborate with architects and engineers to resolve any quality-related issues
  • →Proactively identifies defects, deviations, or nonconformities during construction
  • →Documents and reports findings to the project team
  • →Works with contractors to implement corrective actions
  • →Creates, distributes and manages the punch list completion process through beneficial occupancy, substantial and final completion
• →Provides insights on construction-related matters internally at various stages of the project from inception to final completion and the warranty phase
• →Participates in scheduled 1:1 growth meetings
• →Participate in company learning events, company outreach and team building

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, or in a related field is preferred
• 5+ years of experience in construction administration as an owner’s rep or at a design firm preferred
• 10+ years of experience in the construction industry in the field or at a general contractor preferred 
• Strong knowledge of construction submittals, RFI processes for commercial construction, codes, and regulations
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficient with Microsoft office, Deltek VantagePoint, BlueBeam, and Procore
• Proficient at reading and understanding design documents (Architectural, Civil, MEP, Structural, Interiors and others)
• Proficient at understanding Contract Documents (Prime contracts) and Change Documentation and Dispute resolution
• Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Travels as required to job sites and spends much of their time in the field or remote, with the ability to travel as needed