Construction Administrator

Overview

If you enjoy solving complex construction challenges in an on-site collaborative environment, this might be the opportunity for you. Flad Architects, a national architectural firm, is partnering with UCLA to transform the former Westside Pavilion shopping mall into a nexus for discovery and innovation. Designed to connect academic researchers, corporate partners, startups, government agencies, and the community, it aims to act as a catalyst for multidisciplinary translational research. 

This position requires the individual to be on the UCLA job site, Monday through Friday each week. The position is estimated to run through Summer 2028.

How will your days be spent

• Lead the Construction Administration process and team to provide prompt and expeditious service regarding issues of interpretations, decisions, construction bulletins, payment requests, and other matters that contribute to an efficient process.
• Oversee and perform on-site observations and document results relative to the quantity and quality of the contractor's performance. Understand project detail and design intent with the ability to interpret and resolve issues in the field expeditiously.
• Facilitate timely communication between the owner, contractor, project manager, and other relevant project team members, advising Flad team members of services needed during construction.
• Conduct pre-construction and progress meetings and represent Flad at OAC meetings.
• Manage coordination and relationship with project consultants during Construction Administration.
• Work with project leadership to manage response to client questions and concerns. Maintain good working relationships with the client and its stakeholders, consultants, contractor, and subconsultants.
• Review and evaluate RFI’s and submittals. Bring questions or concerns to the attention of design team members who will address problems and suggest resolutions.

What you bring to this role

Experience: 

• Minimum of five years of Construction Administration experience working on large-scale commercial projects (utilizing concrete, steel, etc.) required; ten years preferred.
• Skilled in collaboration, attention to detail, and communication.
• An understanding of the principles of sustainable design and prior experience with LEED rating systems is preferred. 

Software Skills:

• Proficiency in Bluebeam required; Revit preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office required.
• Experience in web-based project management programs required. 

Education:

• Degree in architecture, construction, or related field required.
• Sustainability accreditation preferred.
• Registered Architect or Professional Engineer in the United States preferred.

Flad offers a wide range of benefits including: 

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Financial health and wellness benefits - retirement savings plan; fiduciary advisor; identity theft plan; Section 125 flexible benefits; income protection – life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability; Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Annual base salary range is currently: $125,000 - $155,000. Actual starting salary will be within that range and is dependent upon job-related education, knowledge, and experience.

Flad Architects is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Flad will provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position, please contact Human Resources at 608-238-2661 or email us at [email protected].