Construction Administrator

Construction AdministratorLancaster, PA Benefits Flex Schedule with work from home Fridays available.Paid professional development opportunities. Professional membership dues paid by RLPS ArchitectsSocial events throughout the year to include the annual golf outing, picnics, etc.401 (K) Plan Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage with ID Watchdog services Vacation & sick days available.10 paid Holidays per year. 8 hours of paid volunteer time per year. Employee Assistance Program (EAP).The Construction Administrator at RLPS As a Construction Administrator, you will play a vital role in our Lancaster office as you ensure that the design intent of assigned projects is followed and serve as a reliable liaison between the RLPS team, engineering partners, consultants, and the Owner. As a member of the team, you will be an important contributor to furthering RLPS's relationship driven design approach in the senior living, higher education, and K-12 spaces. Core Responsibilities Administer the Owner and Contractor agreements, coordinate with all project team members and confirm the project is in accordance with contract documents. Issue architect supplemental instructions (ASI's), certify pay applications, and prepare change order proposals.Coordinate reviews of requests for information (RFI'S) and shop drawings with RLPS design staff and our consultants. Travel to project sites and lead meetings with the Owner, Architect, and Contractor to ensure progress and the quality of the construction project while representing RLPS.Conduct substantial completion of punch list inspections.What You'll NeedHave 0 – 5 years of experience as an Architect, Architectural Project Manager, Construction Administrator, Construction Project Manager, or Assistant Project ManagerA Bachelor or Master's degree in Architecture, Construction Management, or Engineering from an accredited college or requisite experience. Familiarity with AIA documents in accordance with the Owner and Architectural agreements plus project general conditions. Familiarity with Bluebeam, Procore, Autodesk Construction cloud and similar database management systems. REVIT experience is preferred but not required.Why RLPS For over 70 years, the team at RLPS has been on a mission to inspire people and transform lives through spaces that enhance wellness, elevate learning, and create community at every life stage. RLPS is a design firm with deep roots in Pennsylvania that operates on a national platform. We have established ourselves as a trusted Partner to senior living clients around the country; and to higher education and K-12 design clients throughout Pennsylvania and beyond. We pride ourselves on our ability to balance innovative planning, design excellence, and strong project delivery so much that the Chamber of Commerce rates us a perfect 5.0. The AIA Pennsylvania identified RLPS as an EPiC Firm due to our commitment in developing our team and RLPS Architects was awarded the Ethics in Business by the Samaritan Center.Next Steps RLPS Architects is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. If you are a highly skilled Construction Administrator seeking a Partner led firm with a flexible schedule, we encourage you to apply. To apply, please send your resume, portfolio or work samples, to humanres@rlps.com