Construction Administration Associate

Acela Architects + Engineers is seeking a Construction Administration Associate with 4-6 years of experience to join our team. The successful candidate will work under the guidance of the Director of Construction Phase Services to observe and monitor the construction of projects that are designed by Acela. The candidate should be familiar with buildings, utilities, site work, concrete, and other types of construction work to ensure that procedures and materials comply with plans and specifications. The employee will be expected to be professional and act in a manner that reflects a positive image of Acela.

Responsibilities:

• Read, and interpret, contract documents, shop drawings, submittals and RFIs.
• Perform quality control review of design plans.
• Review submittals, RFI’s, change orders, and project scopes of work.
• Coordinate work with other disciplines, such as Architectural, MEPT, Structural and Civil, etc.
• Prepare/modify construction specifications and scopes of work.
• Coordinate with contractors, engineers, and owners or other stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and procedures.
• Conduct final punch list inspection.
• Coordinate preparation of as-built drawings.
• Conduct occasional on-site observation of work in progress to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
• Prepare documentation of site observations.
• Perform other tasks as required.

Education & Experience:

• Associate’s degree in a related field and 4 years of experience in a construction-related field; or no degree and a minimum of 6 years of experience in a construction-related field.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications.
• Knowledge of construction materials, methods, and procedures.
• Experience with construction observation and/or management of building construction projects.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, and Excel.