Project Administrator III - RS&H

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Project Administrator III for our Construction Management - Aviation team in the Raleigh or Charlotte, NC area. The Associate will be based at either the Raleigh or Charlotte RS&H office, with some travel to project sites involved and occasional out-of-town/overnight stays.

Job Summary:

This position will be responsible for observing and recording technical work related to field representation, under the direct supervision of a higher-level engineering technician or engineer. Duties include making periodic site visits to observe field operations and inspection services provided by RS&H staff and/or other inspection staff. Confirming the procedures, specifications, reporting, and plans are being followed. Interacting with staff to document and correct items found non-compliant. Reporting findings to the RS&H Engineer of Record and/or Project Manager. Troubleshooting issues and recommending solutions and resolutions. Travel will be required.

Essential Functions:

• Work independently, under general supervision, exercising advanced judgment in the application of standard methodologies and procedures for complex projects, including innovative and reasonable deviations for more complex and unique issues.
• Perform complex tests, observe, and record technical work for complex projects.
• Monitor the accuracy of dimensions and observe in-progress construction to ensure that workmanship and materials used reasonably comply with specifications.
• Review records of quantities of materials received or used during specific periods.
• Maintain site visit reports of construction and inspection activities progress reports.
• Review monthly estimates of work completed.
• Document construction installations that deviate from plans and reports changes for review by senior personnel.
• Analyze and review inspection findings to determine sources of problems, as well as recommend repair, replacement, or other corrective actions.
• Direct and assign specific tasks to inspectors and assist in all phases of routine on the most complex construction projects.
• Manage and direct a large team comprised of inspection staff, administrative staff, and subconsultants, including setting performance objectives, conducting performance reviews, and recommending pay decisions.
• Lead the direction and workflow of departmental staff ensuring functional activities of project management, construction administration, and operations are completed in a timely fashion, including but not limited to report preparation, value engineering analysis, construction document review, and contract and construction administration.
• Routinely communicate with clients, consultants, and other key stakeholders. Negotiate critical and controversial issues with key stakeholders and other members of senior leadership. Participate and/or lead business development activities.
• Develop new techniques and/or improved processes, materials, and/or products to assure quality in all deliverables while maintaining profitable operations.
• Serve as a key resource and subject matter expert to internal and external stakeholders. This includes coordinating with various government agencies, professional associations, and trade associations to identify and implement best-in-class practices.
• Perform all other duties as assigned and within the scope of practice.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 10 years of relevant experience or a NICET Level IV certification.
• Must possess solid organizational, problem-solving, prioritization, and communications skills.
• Must have the ability to interact with and build relationships with others effectively.
• Proven experience guiding and/or leading junior staff.
• Prior experience in project administration and experience in the construction of major road or bridge structures.
• Must possess strong oral and written communication skills.
• Must have the ability to effectively interact with and build strong relationships with clients, customers, contractors, and other key stakeholders.
• Proven ability to successfully address challenging or potentially controversial issues in a sound professional and business-like manner.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Demands:

• Able to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time (up to 8 hours). Occasionally required to sit and stoop.
• Able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job.
• Subject to environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside.
• Able to safely operate a vehicle on the highway and on construction sites.

Benefits:

• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off
• 401K
• Medical and Dental

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If this sounds like the role for you and you're ready to join an amazing team, please apply.

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The Team

While RS&H was founded in 1941, we have been providing construction management services as one of our primary business practices since 1984.  RS&H’s Transportation-Construction Management Practice serves numerous state departments of transportation, mobility/transportation authorities, turnpike/toll authorities, rail/port authorities, municipal/county governments, and private clients throughout the United States. Our Construction Engineering and Inspections (CEI) teams as well as our Construction Management teams are industry leading experts who provide a full range of construction engineering, program management, specialized testing, and inspection services from the preconstruction phase through maintenance and operations.  By joining our team, you too can provide unique expertise in the full life cycle of transportation delivery, and lead the evolution of transportation.

The Company

Employee-owned, RS&H is one of the nation’s leading architecture, engineering, and consulting firms whose associates work hard every day to create a more connected future where everyone can thrive. We offer an exceptional journey from start to future. Our integrated teams translate experience into insight, turn challenges into opportunities, and build relationships that are as strong as the buildings and infrastructure we deliver together. We attribute our success to an unwavering commitment to our core values of: integrity, caring, forward-thinking, creativity, inclusivity, and ownership.