Construction Administrator

Position Description: • Perform project design support, cost-estimating and construction administration duties for municipal, private sector and higher education projects. There will be regular contact with Owners, Contractors and regulatory agencies during the construction phase.

Reports To: • Principal and Project Engineers in the Engineering Department with occasional daily supervision and guidance. Relationship to Others: • Key construction administration support for the Engineering Staff. • May coordinate construction stakeout activities with the Surveying Staff. Responsibilities: Design and Estimating • Performs project constructibility reviews during design. • Perform percolation tests for septic system and stormwater infiltration practice designs. • Prepares quantity take-offs for cost estimates. • Prepares and maintains current unit pricing spreadsheets based on recent projects.

Construction Administration • Reviews and processes submittals and requests for information. • Prepares change orders and reviews contractor change proposals. • Attends construction progress meetings.• Performs periodic on-site inspections and prepares field observation reports. • Performs punch-list inspections and reports. • Performs Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) inspections and reports. • Review Contractor as-builts for adequacy. • Compile closeout documents for Owner. Authority/Supervisory Responsibilities: • Facilitates communications between Engineer, Owner and Contractor based on a full understanding of the project and Owner goals. Personal Qualities: • Able to work with and support all Office Staff. • Flexible in work hours to help meet project deadlines. • Receptive to new ideas and concepts. • Responsible to employer and self-motivated. • Solid verbal and written communication skills are imperative.

Experience/Education Guidelines: • Graduate of an accredited Civil and Environmental Engineering or Construction Technologies curriculum with a Bachelor of Science degree and at least 2 years of experience in construction administration of site development projects. Or 5 years of experience in construction administration of site development projects with no degree. • Familiarity with NYSDEC SPDES General Permits for Stormwater Discharges from Construction Activity and 4-hour Certification preferred but not required. • Competent with Microsoft Word and Excel software. • OSHA safety certification preferred but not required.