Construction Contract Administrator
Company: McKinley Architecture and Engineering
Location: Charleston
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Summary: The Construction Contract Administrator
is responsible for monitoring construction contracts, preparing
progress reports, coordinating schedules, and acting as a liaison
between MKA, contractors, and client representatives. Primary
Responsibilities: • Effective communication between design teams,
contractors, authorities having jurisdiction, and client
representatives • Work closely with the MKA business development
team in marketing strategies and maintaining client relationships •
Provide relevant experience to teams developing construction
contract documents • Management of the firm’s construction contract
administration responsibilities for projects during the
construction phase • Provide on-site observations to evaluate
completion and performance of construction • Review and assist in
the development and managing of project budgets • Participate in
the resolution of construction issues • Prepare documentation and
reports of site visits and construction meetings • Review and be
cognizant of construction Submittal and Request for Information
(RFI) comments • Work closely with both the architectural and
engineering staff in response and resolution of RFI and change
order requests • Coordinate and participate in substantial and
final inspections of work to verify completion of construction
contracts • Coordinate and conduct post occupancy evaluations of
projects. Requirements • Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree
(preferred) in construction management, architectural or
engineering related program. • Relevant work experience in the
construction industry or construction administrative field •
Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 Suite. Knowledge in MS Project,
scheduling, and CAD software a plus. • Familiarity and ability to
read, interpret, and understand construction contract documents,
drawings and specifications. • Ability to support multiple projects
and people simultaneously. • Possess strong mathematical aptitude
for reviewing contract quantities and costs, change orders and pay
applications. • Ability to travel to work sites frequently, work in
loud environments, walk in rugged terrain, and stand multiple hours
at a time.
Keywords: McKinley Architecture and Engineering, Charleston , Construction Contract Administrator, Construction , Charleston, West Virginia
