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Construction Administrator

Actalent • Charlotte, NC • 4h ago

Job Title: Construction Administrator

Position Overview

The Construction Administrator (CA) is responsible for managing the

construction phase of architectural projects to ensure that design intent,

quality standards, schedules, and budgets are upheld. This role requires strong

technical expertise, a deep understanding of construction processes, and the

ability to collaborate effectively with clients, contractors, consultants, and

internal project teams. The ideal candidate has at least 10 years of

professional experience in architectural construction administration, including

work on complex institutional or commercial projects.

A. Education

Professional Degree in Architecture (B.Arch or M.Arch) preferred.

Degrees in Construction Management, Civil/Structural Engineering, or related fields may also be considered when paired with strong construction administration experience.

B. Construction Oversight

Lead and manage the construction administration phase for multiple concurrent projects.

Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, assess conformance with contract documents, and document field conditions.

Review and respond to RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, and substitution requests in coordination with project architects and consultants.

Maintain detailed field reports, photographic records, and communication logs.

Track construction issues, changes, and resolutions in real time.

Serve as the primary liaison between the architect, client, contractor, and consultants during construction.

Facilitate weekly OAC (Owner-Architect-Contractor) meetings, prepare agendas, and distribute meeting minutes.

Communicate field issues promptly and provide proactive solutions to maintain project schedule and quality.

Coordinate and review punch lists, substantial completion documentation, and project closeout requirements.

C. Technical Expertise

Interpret and apply building codes, specifications, and construction standards.

Evaluate contractor change proposals, pay applications, and field change directives for compliance with design intent and contract requirements.

Participate in lessons learned sessions and help improve firmwide CA standards, templates, and workflows.

Utilize digital platforms such as Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC Build), Procore, or Bluebeam Studio for documentation and communication.

Demonstrate familiarity with SCO procedures, Interscope project management, and public bidding/contracting requirements.

D. Mentorship & Leadership

Mentor junior staff on construction administration best practices, field documentation, and technical coordination.

Represent the firm professionally in client-facing and public settings.

Collaborate with project managers to manage CA budgets, staffing allocations, and project hours.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Charlotte, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $110000.00/yr.

PTO 401K Medical Dental Vision

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Charlotte,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 23, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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