CONSTRUCTION SERVICES PRACTICE

Michael Baker International’s Construction Services staff supports clients by acting as their trusted on-site agent through all phases of construction, from pre-design to close-out, by providing qualified construction managers, inspectors, constructability reviewers, schedulers, estimators and safety experts. As new technologies evolve throughout the construction industry, innovative ideas are required to maintain and deliver successful construction projects.

DESCRIPTION 

Michael Baker International is seeking an experienced Project Administrator to join our Construction Services Team in Fort Lauderdale. The Project Administrator will provide direct support to the Senior Project Engineer, Inspectors, and other members and consultant partners of the CEI team.  Responsibilities include:

Provide all facets of project administration and support for CEI projects. Assist in the preparation of monthly progress reports and progress estimates. Review of project schedules, compare, and verify the progress of actual construction activities in the field. Monitor project construction progress by supervising and receiving pay item data from inspection staff. Direct and assign specific tasks to Administrative staff, Contract Support Specialists, and Inspectors. Review material submittals for conformance with the contract documents. Be responsible for taking ownership of the entire project completion process from planning and conducting the pre-construction conference to final acceptance and closeout. Review inspection Daily Work Reports prepared by Inspectors. Review and approve monthly progress estimates. Prepare weekly/monthly project status reports. Facilitate resolution of construction issues by coordinating with the client, contractor, and other stakeholders. Perform monthly schedule updates review and provide monthly contract status updates to the client.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

High school diploma or equivalent, while a Degree in Civil Engineering or related field is preferred. Proficient with FDOT construction administration software: Site Manager, Pay Item Tracking System (PTS), and LIMS for material acceptance. Highly proficient in MS Excel, Word, Adobe Acrobat/Bluebeam. Primavera P6 experience and familiarity is preferred but not a requirement. Strict attention to detail for document and invoice review and preparation.

COMPENSATION

The approximate compensation range for this position is $78,207- $125,335 per year.  This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting.  Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location. 

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