Construction Administrator

Construction Administrator

At Salas O'Brien we tell our clients that we're engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That's why we're committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact careerand they'll receive great total rewards along the way.

Founded in 1975, Salas O'Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow's requirements are today's opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

Job Summary: Ensure constructability and quality control.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a trusted representative during the construction phase while balancing the interests of owners, contractors, architects, engineers, and other stakeholders.
• Attend project construction meetings representing MEP and FP disciplines.
• Plan, coordinate, and conduct construction observation activities while directing discipline-specific specialists and engineers as required.
• Review design documents for constructability and quality control.

Qualifications and Experience:

• BS degree in an engineering or construction related field preferred
• 5+ years related experience in project construction management or installation of MEP/FP systems.
• Proven experience with projects ranging from $500,000 to $150 million.
• Experience working with institutional clients: state agencies, colleges and universities, public sector organizations, campus and government facilities, private laboratories, and manufacturing facilities.
• Experience in new building construction and renovations of existing facilities, including occupied facilities.
• Certified Construction Manager, CCM, or equivalent preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Supervisory capabilities.
• Excellent customer service capabilities.
• Ability to work more than 40 hours per week in order to meet project and task deadlines.
• Ability to drive to project sites and perform reviews of MEP and FP systems.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Able to work in the United States.
• Process correspondence efficiently, accurately, and confidentially.
• Works independently in a team environment to complete tasks from start to finish with little to no input from Supervisor.
• Capable of conducting client meetings without Supervisor.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, and Newforma.

Location: Raleigh, NC

Travel: Frequent

Benefits: This role is also eligible for performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
• Professional development support

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement Salas O'Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O'Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.

Third-Party Agency Notice Salas O'Brien does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners engaged directly by our Talent Acquisition team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees.