Job Description:
Dewberry's Orlando office is seeking a Construction Administrator to provide complete construction administration for site civil construction activities.
This position requires a general knowledge of site design.
Construction Administration includes conducting site visits, monitoring contractor(s) schedule, verifying construction documents and approving shop drawings, and handling any questions that may arise during the construction phase.
The Construction Administrator will make field visits as required and attend meetings; and represent Dewberry at meetings, interpret and support our designs.
Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 50 locations and 2,000 professionals nationwide.
What sets us apart from our competitors are our people.
At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients.
Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry.
Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.
Notice to Third Party Recruiters: Dewberry only compensates job placement recruiters that have a valid Dewberry-approved written agreement in place for recruiting services.
Dewberry does not compensate third party recruiters for unsolicited job placement candidate information.
Responsibilities:
Prepare cost estimates
Coordinate and facilitate bid process for construction plans.
Atten the Pre-Construction Meeting
Organize, attend, and document construction meetings.
Take and distribute good meeting minutes, photos, field reports.
Conduct construction site inspections to verify conformance with plans and code
Review pay applications.
Organize and maintain project files during construction.
Obtain and review and comment on as-built drawings and close-out materials from contractors.
Prepare final certification documentation.
Join Dewberry and be part of a dynamic team that is dedicated to making a positive impact on the communities we serve.
Apply today and take your career to the next level!
Don’t meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for our employees.
So if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways.
You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.
*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.
*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.
*Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry, will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report.
These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry’s background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.
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Required Skills & Required Experience:
Accomplished (at least 5 years of experience) Construction Professional (Engineer or Contractor) in site construction.
Bachelor's degree preferred with experience specializing in construction/engineering management.
Experience in field of construction or cost estimating is acceptable.
Knowledge of the use of AutoCAD or MicroStation, Excel and Microsoft Office suite.
Ability to interpret private construction plans as well as public roadway plans, specifications, and contracts.
Ability to understand, review and markup shop drawings and as-built surveys.