Civil Construction Administrator, Land Development

The primary responsibility of the Civil Construction Administrator is to be the primary contract for construction related issues on projects where AVCON is the Engineer-of-Record (EOR) on all or portions of a project. This requires constant communication between the in-house design staff, the contractor, and the client and/or owner. The position serves as the eyes and ears of the firm in the field and works to manage standard process and provide solution to any issues related to our design.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (may include but are not limited to)Understand, read, and review construction plans and specifications.Provide constructability reviews of plans and specifications prior to issuance for construction.Conducts construction site visits to ensure that work is performed according to approved drawings and specifications.Monitors and documents construction activities related to the AVCON portion of the scope.Observes and monitors material field testing required to determine contractor’s compliance with contract specifications.Reviews quantities submitted in request for payment and recommends comments or approval to the EOR.Participates in field/owner meetings as noted in the scope of services and notifies EOR when scope has been met or exceeded.Reviews Shop Drawing for final approval by the EOR or design team.Responds to RFIs based on a solid understanding of the construction plans.Reviews as-built surveys submitted by contractor for accuracy with work performed in the field.Review AVCON produced record drawings to confirm conformance with the as-built survey and agency requirements.Maintain Shop Drawing and RFI logs and track the documents through approval or response.Nights and weekends are generally not required but may occasionally be necessary with little or no advanced notice.Essential QualificationsHigh school graduate or equivalent, required. Higher education, preferred.Minimum of 3+ years’ experience as a construction administrator or inspector, required.Working knowledge of applicable statutes, rules, ordinances, codes and regulations governing operations, required.Must be able to read and interpret contract plans and specifications, required.Have a solid understanding of complex construction means and methods, desired.Must be able to handle basic geometric mathematical calculations involving linear distances, areas, and volumes. Must have good written and communication skills. Must have strong organizational skills.Must have reasonable computer skills and be literate in MS Outlook, MS Word, and MS Excel, and ability to use E-BuilderExperience in the observation of asphalt, concrete, earthwork, stormwater and utility installations.Knowledge of engineering and construction practices and principles.Knowledge of safety construction practices and OSHA Standards.Required Knowledge, Ability, And SkillsAbility to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of clients, management, and employees.Ability to organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments with minimal supervision.Ability to maintain confidentially and protect privileged client information and documents appropriately.Knowledge of correct English usage including spelling, grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary.LICENSUREValid drivers’ license and maintenance of satisfactory driving record.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesThere are no supervisory responsibilities associated with this position.ENVIRONMENTWork usually takes place in an outdoor setting subject to inclement weather conditions, loud noises, hot and cold temperatures, dust, or fumes. This position may entail out of town assignments, typically on one day trips.Physical RequirementsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak and hear. The employee is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to ten (10) pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.Tool/Personal Protective Equipment RequirementsAs dictated by client site protocol, candidate will be required to utilize proper personal protective equipment including but not limited to gloves, sleeves, leather protectors, hard hats, safety vests, safety glasses and shields, hearing protection, safety shoes, covers, helmets/hoods, and any additional tools required for the task at hand.DISCLAIMERThis job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required for this job. Management reserves the right to make adjustments and/or assign or reassign any portion of this job description at any time with or without notice.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERAVCON, INC. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, AVCON complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment at every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.AVCON expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of AVCON’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.Please CLICK HERE and scroll down to our Benefits section to learn more about the potential Benefits you may be eligible to receive with this position.Founded in 1988, AVCON, INC. (AVCON) serves the aviation, facilities, transportation, and development industries and employs over 120 professionals with expertise in all aspects of aviation planning and design; civil, structural, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing engineering; fire protection design; utilities coordination and design; traffic planning and highway design; and a full array of design and construction support services. AVCON has built its reputation on delivering innovative and practical engineering solutions to clients, blending economic, sustainable, and technological elements into each project. Whether working on a building facility, roadway, or airfield, AVCON offers high-level technical expertise based on more than three decades of hands-on experience ensuring the job is done right the first time. AVCON prides itself on partnering with clients in Transforming Today’s Ideas into Tomorrow’s Reality.NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES Please note that AVCON does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, AVCON will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, AVCON explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of AVCON.