Stantec has an immediate opening in our Charleston, South Carolina office for a Construction Administrator. This role will assist the Construction Engineer with providing periodic site observations for construction projects in the field, observing testing for installed utilities, and providing permit closeout support for the project.

As a Construction Administrator, you will utilize your construction experience, technical knowledge of basic engineering principles, and familiarity with municipal infrastructure to successfully facilitate and manage projects, under the supervision of the Construction Engineer or Project Manager. The successful candidate will demonstrate initiative and will excel under minimal supervision. You will be comfortable in a fast-paced environment and skilled in delivering on your commitments. You will work with a team of engineers, designers, and project managers performing general construction administration duties.

Your Key Responsibilities

Perform routine construction observations for our projects which include, but are not limited to: utility installation, site grading, asphalt pavement installation, landscape installation, and erosion control.
Reviews project submittals, Requests for Information (RFI), Pay Applications, and Change Orders for accuracy, under the direction of the Supervisor.
Serves as a liaison between the Supervisor, or Project Manager, and the Contractor.
Maintains a strong working knowledge of how to effectively navigate municipal websites for specific closeout requirements, which often change.
Prepares permit closeout packages for the relevant jurisdictions, effectively tracking dates for submittal, maintaining records of submittals, and providing the Client with exceptional service.
Seek guidance from Supervisor or Project Manager to resolve project-related issues that may arise during construction.
Review Record Drawings/As-Built Drawings and compare to Construction Drawings for technical completeness and conformance to municipality requirements.
Conduct field measurements to establish quantities for pay item documentation.
Inspect erosion control devices, ensure they are maintained, and that they are in compliance with applicable permits.
Create daily reports to document quantities, discrepancies, and photographs.
Coordinate, attend, and lead preconstruction meetings, routine progress meetings, and supplemental project discussions both on-site and on calls.

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Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements

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