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      | Firm 
 | PJHM Architects |  
      | Job Title 
 | Construction Administrator (CA) |  
      | Job Location 
 | Laguna Hills, CA |  
      | Job Status 
 | Full-Time |  
      | Job Description / Primary Objective | Job Functions The Construction Administrator provides critical support to the Project Manager (PM) to provide successful project oversight and execution by ensuring the requirements of the contract documents are met through interpreting drawings and specifications, observing work in place, and reporting to ensure the design intent is achieved.
 
 Takes a proactive role in regularly updating Project Manager of significant construction issues including overall project progress, coordination events, cost-related items, and non-conforming work.
 
 Responsibilities:
 Preconstruction Phase
 Respond to pre-bid RFIs, including coordinating with consultants, clients, and construction team
 Assist the Project Manager with preparing addenda
 Assist the Project Manager with bid analysis including meeting overall project budget and identifying appropriate bid alternates
 Provide input regarding potential Value Engineering items
 Construction Phase
 
 Respond to Requests For Information (RFIs), including coordinating with consultants, clients, and construction team
 Review submittals against contract drawings and specifications
 Prepare Construction Change Directives (CCDs)
 Review deferred submittals, including coordinating with consultants
 Attend weekly construction progress meetings
 Prepare and distribute meeting minutes from weekly construction progress meetings
 Review work put in place onsite on a weekly basis to ensure intent of the contract documents is being met
 Prepare and distribute Field Observation Reports identifying progress of the project and noting work that does not meet the intent of the contract drawings
 Review and respond to cost-related items including Potential Change Orders (PCOs), change orders, etc.
 Provide superior client service by addressing all client-related matters in a timely manner
 Review and sign payment applications
 Prepare and distribute punch lists
 
 Post-construction Phase
 Ensure outstanding items (change orders, work not meeting intent of contract drawings, etc.) are resolved
 Review closeout documentation including Operation and Maintenance manuals, as-built drawings, DSA-required documentation
 Sign off completed punch list items
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      | Requirements (Education, Certifications, Level of Experience) | Skills/Experience: Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
 Excellent organization and time management
 Valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance
 Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Bluebeam
 Ability to navigate various project management software programs including Primavera, Unifier, Procore, etc.
 Strong communication skills to allow interoffice and intraoffice coordination
 Ability to receive direction from higher-level team members, and lead Construction Administration Assistant(s).
 
 Education
 High school diploma or equivalent education required
 A degree in architecture or construction management preferred
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      | Link to Job / Firm Website 
 | https://pjhm.com/ |  
      | Contact Information for Applicant 
 | laura@pjhm.com |  |