Construction Administration Specialist

SmithGroup is an integrated design firm with a reputation for cultivating a top-ranked culture while pioneering award-winning innovative design solutions. We blend research, data and technology with ingenuity and a creative spirit to deliver resilient, inclusive spaces that solve our clients' greatest challenges. Our teams create exceptional design solutions for healthcare, science and technology, workplace, mixed use, higher education, cultural, waterfront, parks and open spaces, and urban environments. We are looking for passionate problem solvers who want to elevate design, push boundaries and create a more resilient future.

The Washington, DC office is looking for a Construction Administration Specialist to work remotely on the Social Security Administration (SSA) nation-wide contract. Preferably resides in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Wisconsin.

Working with us, you will:

• Provide construction administration support on projects in collaboration with project leadership
• Provide comprehensive reviews of contract documents (drawings and specifications). Documents will be reviewed for the following: adherence to the client's certified design intent drawing, any potential design/construction issues (coordination, constructability, & maintainability), adherence to the client's technical design guides, code compliance, and cost savings (value analysis) opportunities.
• Review cost proposals and change orders for fair market value and cost discrepancies.
• Attend pre-design and pre-construction meetings to provide clarifications of client's design intent documents or technical design guides.
• Through on-site observation, keep the client informed as to the progress and quality of the construction work, and determines that the work is being performed in a manner consistent with the contract documents
• Communicate with all project participants, internal staff, clients, contractors and jurisdictions in an effective and collaborative manner.
• Establish a schedule and perform periodic visits to the project sites to review the progress and quality of the work and its compliance with the contract documents and provide written site reports for the project team.
• Represent the firm in meetings during the construction phase and maintain an appropriate level of visibility with the client and contractor
• Review and respond to shop drawings and RFIs in coordination with appropriate stakeholders on the project
• Requires frequent travel to project jobsites, as required, dependent on project construction schedules.
• Attend monthly team meetings with clients and prepare monthly progress reports to the client about all projects.

An ideal candidate has:

• A bachelor's degree in an Engineering related Curriculum preferred
• Minimum 7 years of progressive professional experience leading small to medium-scale construction projects of varying types and complexity. Experience on government and tenant fit-out related construction projects is a plus.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills are essential
• The ability to work independently, managing time, priorities, and deadlines effectively
• The ability to travel frequently to project jobsites, as required by the project construction schedule
• Demonstrated effectiveness in working in a multi-disciplinary team setting, collaborating, mentoring and client satisfaction.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suiteand Bluebeam.

At SmithGroup, we are committed to helping our staff thrive with great projects and time to unwind. We offer flexible scheduling, a hybrid work environment, 3 weeks of PTO within your first year of employment with the option of purchasing additional time off, 8 paid federal holidays, plus 15 extra Fridays off! Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellbeing resources, paid parental leave, a flex spending account and voluntary insurance options. We invest in your future through our 401(k) program with employer matching, tuition reimbursement program, one-on-one career coaching and professional development opportunities. While we may ultimately pay more or less than a posted salary range, at the time of posting the anticipated salary range for this position is $95,000 to $110,000 annually and you are eligible for a performance-based bonus each year. To be considered for this role, please create a profile and apply!

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We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.If you require reasonable accommodation to complete this application, interview, or otherwise participate in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to careers@smithgroup.com.