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
- Coordinates with design team, issues required document revisions and communicates legal ramifications of changes to the contract documents during construction phase
- 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
- Interprets results of laboratory tests and implements the necessary course of action required by test results
- Applies knowledge of the effect of atmospheric conditions on building materials and components during and after construction, to include the practice of quality assurance
- 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
- Provides feedback about issues for improvements (constructability, material appropriateness, clarity, function, equipment coordination, etc.) to project team
- 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
- Resolves issues with inspectors and other authorities having jurisdiction while maintaining current knowledge of applicable codes for project
- 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
- Travel may be required
Qualifications:
Education and Experience
- Accredited professional degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Engineering, Construction Science or related field preferred
- Typically 10+ years of experience
Licenses and Certifications
- Architectural Registration preferred
- Sustainable design accreditation preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Advanced - expert-level experience, knowledge or skills
Intermediate - experience, knowledge or skills required to produce high-quality solutions or work
Basic - familiar with primary concepts or capabilities and may perform elementary functions depending on role
- Advanced skills in Navisworks and Bluebeam required
- Basic skills in Revit required; intermediate preferred
- Advanced skills in MS Office Suite required
- Basic skills in Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign required
- Advanced knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines required
- Advanced knowledge of the Owner-Architect Agreement, Owner-Contractor Agreement and Architect-Consultant Agreements required
- Advanced knowledge of materials, construction techniques, building codes, architectural building systems, accessibility guidelines and QA/QC process required
- Advanced ability to research and apply/incorporate into technical documents required
- Advanced experience with the entire project lifecycle, through post-occupancy required
- Advanced experience with managing and performing duties in a fast-paced environment required
- Advanced organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time required
- Advanced ability to manage team with diplomatic leadership style which puts value on relationships and collaboration, both internal and external required
- Advanced presentation, graphic and visualization skills to communicate ideas required
- Intermediate ability to maintain existing client relationships and build new client relationships required
- Intermediate ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing required
- Intermediate Ability to problem solve and apply innovative solutions required
- Advanced ability to collaborate and encourage collaboration in a team environment required
- Advanced ability to work on multiple projects at the same time required
- Advanced ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality required
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