Construction Administrator at HKIT ARCHITECTS – Oakland, California

ABOUT HKIT ARCHITECTS

HKIT Architects is a design firm based in downtown Oakland which has been servicing the Bay Area for over 75 years. The firm is known for its work with TK-14 educational facilities, affordable housing, senior living, and other community-based work. Our mission is to create meaningful, sustainable environments through beautiful and functional design that strengthens communities.

We encourage qualified applicants to apply to join our dynamic, diverse mid-sized firm of professional staff dedicated to supporting our mission.

For more information visit our website: www.hkit.com

POSITION SUMMARY

The position requires a highly motivated, organized and technically minded individual with a minimum of 3 - 7 years of construction administrative experience. Candidates must combine technical problem-solving skills with excellent communications skills, and a collaborative approach in working with the client, contractor and design team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as a liaison between our design team, building department officials, contractors, client and client’s consultants.

• Represent firm at weekly OAC meetings.

• Perform on-site observations of construction progress and write field reports.

• Assist in the review and response to shop drawings, submittals and RFI's, issuing of ASI's, including drawings and specification revisions as required.

• Assist in the review and processing of construction change orders and pay apps.

• Participate in the resolution of construction Issues.

• Make substantial completion observations, prepare punch list of deficiencies and perform other close-out activities.

• Over-all quality control in the construction administration phase.

• California Licensed Architect preferred.

• Minimum of 3 -7 years of construction administration experience.

• Proficiency in Revit and/or AutoCAD (to create RFI and ASI drawings), Bluebeam Revu, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Word and Excel.

• In depth understanding of contract documents and specifications, material research & development.

• Knowledge of Building and Life Safety Codes and Construction Standards.

• Self-motivated, team-oriented, adaptable to a fast-paced environment.

• Required to work in office and on job site.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The annual salary range for this role is $95,000 - $117,000. HKIT Architects offers rich benefit offerings for eligible employees including medical, dental & vision insurance, life, LTD & STD insurance, FSA, 401k, and pet benefits.