Construction Administration - Aviation Sector

Description

Join our team! Michaud Cooley Erickson is a full-service engineering firm. We pride ourselves in providing high quality mechanical, electrical, lighting, fire protection, security, technology systems and energy management solutions for clients, as well as unprecedented commissioning to facilitate efficient operation of systems.

Summary

The role of Project Specialist – Construction Administration is responsible for leading the construction phase portion of a project. This role works independently under the project manager and engineer of record on routine projects and ensures that projects are installed according to the requirements in design documents.

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Construction Administration Documentation
• Construction Coordination

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Construction Administration Documentation

• Represents MCE in a professional manner at construction meetings.
• Accurately reviews contractor submittals for compliance with construction documents.
• Produces field observation reports that reflect construction progress and identify deficiencies that do not comply with the construction documents.
• Coordinates design changes needed with the design team when field conditions require a deviation from the construction documents.
• Actively mentors less experienced construction administration specialists to advance into new roles within the firm.
• Promotes, uses, and trains others in using the master tools and standards.

Construction Coordination

• On routine projects where MCE is the prime consultant, leads the construction phase meetings and manages the meeting agendas and meeting minutes.
• Manages an accurate construction change log.
• Investigates and resolves construction phase issues and responds to RFI’s, including coordinating with the design team when required.
• Completes the construction administration work within the hours budgeted by the project manager.
• Obtains approval from the project manager prior to using more hours than budgeted on a project.
• Provides accurate input to the project manager regarding the number of hours required for tasks and projects.

Requirements

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s degree in mechanical, electrical, construction administration from an accredited university or college required
• At least 4 years of related experience.

Required Skills, Abilities, and Attributes

Abilities

• Able to inspire, motivate, and coordinate the design team
• Strong technical background
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• High ethical standards
• Honesty and integrity
• Positivity
• Self-motivated to achieve results
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong written, verbal, and organizational communication skills
• Interact professionally with contractors and design professionals
• Maintain positive work relationships both internally and externally

Software Knowledge

• Microsoft Office Suite of products

In return for your talents, MCE offers a competitive benefits package in addition to a supportive and collaborative working environment. Enjoy a wide range of benefits and perks that support your health and wealth, and career growth, including:

· Amazing coworkers

· Great medical benefits

· Dental & Vision benefits

· 401(k) with generous employer match

· Paid Community Service Day

· PTO

· Employer paid life, short and long term disability insurance

· Hybrid work arrangements

· Training opportunities

· Onsite amenities that make working at MCE fun and rewarding.

MCE is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.