Water & Wastewater Construction Administrator

Timmons Group•Richmond, VA

5h•Onsite

About The Position

Timmons Group is currently seeking a Construction Administrator for our Water Infrastructure Group to serve our Richmond, VA office. Projects will generally be located in central Virginia and consist of water and wastewater pipelines, pumping stations, storage tanks, and treatment facility components. The Construction Administrator will participate in preconstruction design review and manage the construction phase after design approval, working under the guidance of the engineering Project Manager. Projects may be implemented through traditional design-bid-build or alternative delivery such as design-build. This role may involve working with sensitive information and coordinating with contractors, inspectors, utility owners, property owners, local and state agencies. This role is responsible for managing all construction-related documentation and handling communication with stakeholders. The Construction Administrator requires independent decision making.

Requirements

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or construction related field, with 5+ years of training and experience with an emphasis in construction of water and wastewater infrastructure preferred
Highly organized, detail-oriented, with effective written and oral communication skills
Experience managing schedules and documentation across multiple construction projects simultaneously
Must be able to read, understand, and interpret water and wastewater plans, specifications, process and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), and shop drawing submittals.
Understanding of state and federal safety, environmental, and water/wastewater guidelines and regulations
Familiarity with permitting processes, regulatory compliance, and reporting for water and wastewater projects
Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Project, and AutoCAD Civil 3D
Valid driver’s license required

Nice To Haves

Professional registration and certifications are beneficial, but not required
Familiarity with construction management software such as Procore
A current working knowledge of prevailing market rates for major cost items for water and wastewater construction projects is a plus

Responsibilities

Prompt, concise, and accurate communication with Project Stakeholders and Project Manager
Apply technical knowledge toward collaborative problem-solving in a team environment
Review project plans for constructability and offer suggestions to the Timmons Group Project Manager
Cost estimating and review of contractor’s pricing and bid tabulations
Construction schedule building and review of contractors' proposed schedules
Facilitate and attend preconstruction meetings, preinstallation meetings, progress meetings, and other construction project related meetings
Maintain, review, and respond as necessary to all project documents including requests for information (RFI’s), material submittals, as-built plans, contractor pay requisitions, and change orders
Visit construction sites and document pertinent observations for compliance with Contract Documents
Proactively identify and resolve field construction issues
Ensure construction activities comply with water and wastewater industry standards, regulations, and owner and permit requirements
Coordinate with regulatory agencies on water and wastewater compliance and inspections
Coordinate with third party inspectors and material testing firms and review and interpret reports
Monitor and document testing and commissioning of water and wastewater systems and components
Prepare punch lists and project closeout documentation
Perform other duties as assigned