Construction Administrator at Hudson Companies – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The Construction Administrator is responsible for coordinating and overseeing renovation projects, unit turns, and ongoing property maintenance operations across the portfolio. This role serves as the central point of coordination between property management, maintenance teams, and external vendors to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the company's standards.

$50,000 - $55,000 yearly

Project Coordination & Scheduling

• Coordinate and schedule all unit renovations and unit turns to minimize vacancy loss
• Develop and maintain project timelines, ensuring deadlines are met
• Track progress of renovations and provide regular updates to leadership
• Assist in prioritizing projects based on operational needs and leasing demand

Vendor Management

• Solicit bids and pricing from contractors and vendors
• Review proposals and assist in vendor selection based on cost, quality, and timeline
• Schedule and coordinate vendor work across multiple properties
• Maintain strong relationships with vendors to ensure accountability and performance

Maintenance Oversight

• Assist in managing maintenance technician schedules and daily workflow
• Ensure timely completion of work orders, turns, and capital projects
• Monitor maintenance performance and identify areas for efficiency improvements

Property Inspections & Quality Control

• Conduct regular property walks to assess conditions and identify issues
• Ensure renovation and maintenance work meets company standards
• Identify deferred maintenance and recommend corrective actions

Preventative Maintenance & Life Safety

• Develop and oversee preventative maintenance schedules
• Ensure compliance with all life safety requirements (fire systems, CO detectors, etc.)
• Coordinate inspections and necessary repairs to maintain compliance

Budget & Cost Control

• Assist in tracking renovation and maintenance costs
• Identify opportunities to reduce expenses while maintaining quality standards
• Ensure projects stay within approved budgets

• 2+ years of experience in construction coordination, property management, or maintenance operations
• Strong organizational and scheduling skills
• Experience working with vendors and managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Knowledge of residential renovations, maintenance practices, and building systems
• Ability to read and understand scopes of work and basic construction documents
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

The Hudson Companies has been consistently recognized by its team members and the Central Penn Business Times as one of the Best Places to Work in Pennsylvania. Since 1977, The Hudson Companies has prided itself on providing a workplace environment that emphasizes family first ideals, community and belonging, diversity, entrepreneurial values, teamwork, commitment to clients and partners, and putting people first. The Hudson Companies is committed to the growth, advancement, and fulfillment of its team members across all business segments and continues to grow its team year over year.