Construction Administrator

Construction Administrator

75-80K

Vancouver, BC

ABOUT US

STRIVE is a specialist recruitment firm offering proactive recruitment solutions in the areas of Accounting & Finance, Corporate Administration, and Manufacturing Operations. STRIVE supports various clients from small to medium-sized enterprises to Fortune 500 organizations for their permanent, contract, and temporary recruitment needs.

THE ROLE

STRIVE has partnered with an esteemed client in the architectural industry. This is a great opportunity to work with a renowned company, a TOP EMPLOYER, and expand your current experience. We are looking for a Construction Administrator who is adaptable and focused for their Vancouver location.

Our client is located in the vibrant and eclectic area of Mount Pleasant, just 2-minutes walk from a local breweries, cool coffee shops and a large choice of restaurants. Their employees find a design environment where collaboration is at the core of the business. Their firm provides a friendly atmosphere and their leaders are very respectful of employees’ needs. They are growing and excited about some great new opportunities coming our way!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Work closely with Project Managers and project teams

Primary:

·        In charge of Field Visits and Field Review Reports, including but not limited to:

·        Scheduling number and extent of Field Reviews required accordingly to recognized professional standards and contract requirements

·        Preparing Field Review Reports

·        Insure quality and design intent during construction phase through Field Review Reports

·        Be responsible for reviewing and bringing to the attention of Project Managers all changes that may affect design intent or code compliance

·        Maintain up-to-date project records

·        Implement meeting objectives and provide documentation in collaboration with Project Managers, attending meetings and prepare Minutes as required

Secondary:

·        Direct production and coordination of construction documents in collaboration with Project Managers

·        Coordinate with other architectural and engineering disciplines as well as external Consultants to prepare high quality coordinated documents

·        Review construction documents for conformance with design requirements

·        Work on multiple projects at the same time

·        Keep up to date on construction practices, products, codes, and technologies

·        Be accountable for effective coordination with Partners, Clients, and Consultants

REQUIREMENTS:

·        Diploma or Bachelors Degree from an accredited Architecture or Technical program

·        5 or more years experience in BC in the production of contract administration, conducting on-site visits for review, preparing field review report for highrise residential and mixed-use development

·        5 or more years experience with multi-family wood frame construction

·        Strong communication (written and verbal) skills

·        Strong time management and organizational skills

·        Experience with Vectorworks and SketchUp is an asset.

·        Thorough understanding of the BCBC and VBBL

·        Strong ability to meet tight project deadlines

·        Great critical thinking skills with the ability to work remotely with minimal supervision

·        Must possess a valid driver’s license

·        Eligible to work in BC