Construction Administration Manager at Housing Authority of Salt Lake – Salt Lake City, Utah

Overview

The Housing Authority of Salt Lake City (HASLC) is a federally funded Special Purpose Government Agency dedicated to providing affordable housing solutions and rental assistance to low-income individuals and families in Salt Lake City. As the largest public housing authority in Utah and the leading provider of affordable housing in the Salt Lake Valley, HASLC manages numerous construction, renovation, and capital improvement projects that strengthen long-term housing stability and community development.

HASLC supports more than 10,000 residents, including seniors, individuals with disabilities, children, household emerging from homelessness, and low-income families – helping them secure a safe and stable place to call home.

General Purpose as a Construction Administration Manager

The Construction Administration Manager provides essential administrative, documentation, and coordination support to HASLC’s Development and Construction teams throughout all phases of capital improvement and development projects. This role assists with procurement activities, supports contractor coordination, manages document flow, and ensures accurate recordkeeping, compliance tracking, and timely project support. Occasional construction site visits may be required.

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision plan
• Life and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Paid Holidays
• Retirement Plan with 401k, 457, and IRA options
• Education Assistance
• Relocation Assistance (for qualified candidates)

Essential Functions of Construction Administration Manager

• Provide administrative and organizational support for development and construction projects.
• Coordinate meetings, site visits, inspections, and interactions with contractors.
• Manage construction documents, including contracts, change orders, RFIs, submittals, and pay applications.
• Maintain organized digital and physical project files.
• Track invoices, purchase orders, and project expenses with finance staff.
• Assist with procurement processes and contractor onboarding.
• Support compliance with prevailing wage, insurance, bonding, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare reports, board materials, and project correspondence.
• Communicate professionally with contractors, consultants, and internal teams.

Desired Skills & Experience of Construction Administration Manager

• 3-5 years of administrative support in construction, development, or facilities environment, or equivalent (Experience working with public agencies or affordable housing projects is preferred)
• Strong organization, file management, and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project; ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
• Familiarity with construction documentation, project coordination, and basic financial tracking (invoices, POs, expenses).
• Valid Utah driver’s license with continuous insurability through HASLC.

For more information about the position or benefits, contact Human Resources at 385-202-3027 or hr@haslcutah.org. HASLC is an Equal Opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants.