Senior Construction Administrator

Job Description

Job Description

AE Design is seeking a highly motivated, Construction Administrator to lead a team managing projects under construction throughout Colorado and Nationwide.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ of experience in Construction Administration for a variety of different project types. Strong client, general / electrical contractor, and consultant relationship management skills are required.

Most of all, your passion for accuracy will be expressed in the work that you do, collaborating both internally with the design team, and externally with our amazing clients and fellow sub-consultants.

You will be involved in a variety of project types, from the beginning to the end of the construction process. You will work with internal design team members who were a part of the design team and coordinate history of the design to answer RFI's, provide submittal reviews for electrical equipment, and to perform Construction Observations and written reports.

What You Bring to the Table

An undergraduate degree in Architectural Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related discipline

Experience in the AEC industry as an electrical engineering consultant or electrical contractor for 5+ years

Several years of experience in Construction Administration for a variety of different project types.

Experience reviewing submittals, performing site observations, and responding to RFIs

Working knowledge of past and current NEC Codes and familiar with related ICC Codes including IBC, IFC, and IECC

Proficiency in Bluebeam, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel

Experience with AutoCAD and REVIT

The ability to communicate effectively with owners, clients, contractors as well as co-consultants

Extensive construction knowledge and understanding of the construction process

How You'll Spend Your Day

Act as construction administration point of contact between the firm and the Contractor and / or Architect

Research and respond to RFI's, including discussions with internal team members who were involved in the project's design process

Review equipment submittals for compliance with construction documents

Perform periodic construction site visits and create corresponding Observation Report summary documents

Evaluate and provide feedback to Change Orders and other contractor pricing during construction

Mentor junior staff in Construction Administration best practices and create and maintain strong, productive team relationships

Peer review design documents, schematics, and spec sheets as a part of AE Design's quality control process

Perform pre-design site observations for the purpose of detailing existing electrical building conditions

Electrical Commissioning, primarily to support IECC required commissioning. Previous commissioning experience is a plus but not required

What You'll Enjoy When You Join Us

Competitive salary and benefit plan (401k, HSA, and more)

An environment which supports continued education, professional development, and personal growth with opportunities to learn outside of the office and through our mentorship program

An open office, enthusiastic and collaborative coworkers, and out of office events ranging from happy hours to ski trips

A dedication to a true work-life balance

The chance to work on a variety of project types

The opportunity to get out of the office for site visits, client visits, seminars, and networking opportunities

A condensed 4.5-day work week - we work full time, but we love our half day Fridays!

A great bonus incentive program

Opportunity to help grow with a highly reputable company who does beautiful work

AE Design Inc. , headquartered in beautiful Downtown Denver, Colorado, is a growing Architectural Engineering firm focused on integrated lighting and electrical solutions.

Our firm also provides technology services, audio / video systems design, and commissioning. We are a baseball toss from Coors Field and right in the middle of it all : eateries, breweries, museums, venues, public transit, and city growth.

Our projects range from small design driven spaces to $100M large campus facilities throughout the United States, and internationally.

We're proud of our consistent growth and continue to maintain sustainable momentum, and the lasting relationships we have built with our clients over the years.

We are always looking for talented, creative professionals and would enjoy an opportunity to get to know you.