Job Title: Construction Oversight Architect
Industry:Architecture
Employment Type:Full-time
Pay Range:$90,000 - $120,000 per year + Discretionary Bonus
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
Skills/Experience:
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
Excellent organization and time management
Valid drivers 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
PJHM encourages Construction Administrators to bring useful and innovative industry techniques and processes to enhance the construction documentation process as well as maintaining a positive and professional attitude while dealing with clients, contractors, and PJHM staff.
Benefits For Full-Time Employees
Discretionary Bonus Based on Several Factors
Office Car and Mobile Phone Provided
Paid Vacation and Sick Time
Paid Holidays
Health Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision
Life Insurance Benefits
401(k) Eligibility
Clean, Air Conditioned, Friendly Working Environment
Working conditions
This job is in an office environment, with frequent site visit/travel requirements and outdoor time.
Physical Requirements
Stationary Positionfrequently remains stationary up to 90% of the time and sitting up to 8 hours in a day
Move/Traverseinfrequently bend, stand, stoop and/or walk
Carry Weightinfrequently carry weight and/or lift objects (light to heavy) weighing up to 25 pounds
Hearing and Speechfrequently communicates with the ability to hear and talk on a regular basis with employees, coworkers, and all personnel matters; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
Sightfrequent use of sight to detect images on computer, office documents, and office objects near and far
Disclaimer
All Applicants are subject to a background screening on a state and federal level. This job posting is subject to change at any time. Nothing in this job post is meant to guarantee an employment offer. This job description neither restricts nor prevents managements right to assign and/or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time of the essential functions. It does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be subsequently assigned.
Read LessIndustry:Architecture
Employment Type:Full-time
Pay Range: $80,000 - $100,000 per year + Discretionary Bonus
Job Functions
PJHM is a California based interdisciplinary architecture and research firm specializing in educational and civic projects. PJHM is ranked among the 300 largest architecture firms in the nation. PJHM partners with clients and provides professional services from three offices: Lake Forest, CA, Los Angeles, CA and Oceanside, CA.
This position is available in the Lake Forest, CA office.
Role Responsibilities
The Architect / Project Manager is responsible for leading multiple K-12 projects, managing all phases of construction. Acting as primary client contact and collaborating with Managing Principal Architect. Developing project programs, scope, budgets, and schedules. Maintaining effective communication with team, clients, and consultants. This role offers a dynamic opportunity to make a significant impact on K-12 education projects.
Responsibilities:
Full leadership responsibility for the management of multiple K-12 type projects of varying sizes and complexitiesAbility to develop and manage all phases from conceptual design through constructionAct as the primary client contact in coordination with the Managing Principal ArchitectDevelop project programs, scope, schedules and budgetsManage project teams throughout the entire contracts, design, approval and construction process and serve as the daily contact for the clientReport regularly and directly to a managing principal architectSubmit drawings to DSA for a successful intake and develop thoughtful and complete responses for DSA back check and approvalCommunicate with consultants, contractors, sub-consultants and other disciplines to resolve project details and technical issues and that comply with office standardsAssign work to the project team, provide instruction, guidance and mentorship to team membersRespond to Requests For Information (RFIs), including coordinating with consultants, clients, and construction teamTrack and follow-up on communication to team members, clients and consultants as neededGeneral Office Duties as required as related to positionQualifications - Skills/Experience
8+ years of k-12 experience through all phases of architectural projectsDivision of the State Architect plancheck experience preferred but not requiredBachelors or Masters Degree in Architecture preferred but not requiredArchitectural license preferred but not requiredProficiency in Revit, 2D CAD drawing, Bluebeam and Microsoft Word, Excel & OutlookGood knowledge of Bluebeam, SketchUp and relevant Adobe products preferredSelf-Motivated / Self-StarterAbility to multitask and prioritizeNeeds to be extremely organizedDetail orientedGood written and oral communication skillsGeneral computer proficiency with Windows operating systemsA minimum of 40 hours per week requiredCompensation will be dependent on qualifications and licensureBenefits For Full-Time Employees
Discretionary Bonus Based on Several FactorsPaid Vacation and Sick TimePaid HolidaysHealth Benefits Medical, Dental, VisionLife Insurance Benefits401(k) EligibilityClean, Air Conditioned, Friendly Working EnvironmentWorking conditions
This job is in an office environment, with regular site visit/travel requirements and outdoor time.
Physical Requirements
Stationary Position frequently remains stationary up to 90% of the time and sitting up to 8 hours in a dayMove/Traverse infrequently bend, stand, stoop and/or walkCarry Weight infrequently carry weight and/or lift objects (light to heavy) weighing up to 25 poundsHearing and Speech frequently communicates with the ability to hear and talk on a regular basis with employees, coworkers, and all personnel matters; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situationsSight frequent use of sight to detect images on computer, office documents, and office objects near and farDisclaimer
All Applicants are subject to a background screening on a state and federal level. This job posting is subject to change at any time. Nothing in this job post is meant to guarantee an employment offer. This job description neither restricts nor prevents managements right to assign and/or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time of the essential functions. It does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be subsequently assigned.
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