Construction Administrator-Water/Wastewater

McKim & Creed, Inc.
Wilmington, NC
McKim & Creed is a leading top 150 ENR-ranked firm and this Construction Administrator role is responsible for construction administration and observation related duties on projects from the design process through final commissioning of the project. Qualified candidates MUST have construction administration experience on utility and infrastructure water/wastewater projects, both for treatment plants and pipelines.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Wilmington team . If you want to work at a company that will help improve the future of the communities where we live, work and play, we're glad you found McKim & Creed.

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Your Day-day Will Include

  • Responsible for construction administration and observation related duties on projects from the design process through final commissioning of the project.
  • Involvement with project development and pre-construction planning activities including scheduling, estimating, and staffing.
  • Complete constructability reviews throughout the design process.
  • Assist engineers by providing quantity takeoffs and developing opinions of probable costs at various stages during the design phase.
  • Lead construction coordination and documentation (pre-construction conference & monthly progress meetings).
  • Direct supervision of subcontractors and field staff, including developing and coordinating schedules.
  • Develop daily field reports.
  • Work with Safety Director to develop a project specific safety plan.
  • Involvement in the development of scope of work packages and working with subcontractors and vendors for proposals, when necessary.
  • Work with the subcontractors/vendors to develop and maintain schedule for their respective work, when necessary.
  • Lead quality control efforts throughout the duration of the project.
  • Involvement in developing the start-up and commissioning plans. Manage and schedule the commissioning process.
  • Coordinate construction shop drawing reviews and approvals.
  • Coordinate construction RFI process.
  • Conduct periodic project site inspections.
  • Review pay estimates from contractors.
  • Solve problems in a timely manner while coordinating with appropriate stakeholders.
  • Work with the subcontractors/vendors to prepare/review change orders.
  • Coordinate as-built drawings with the field and engineering teams.
  • Perform additional construction services duties as required.

What You Need

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Construction or Engineering.
  • 5-15 years of progressive experience in construction engineering or experience related to utility, water, and wastewater pipelines, water booster stations, wastewater lift stations, and water elevated storage tanks in the municipal water/wastewater market with specific experience on design-bid-build projects.
  • Must be able to read and interpret engineering plans.
  • Proficiency with MS-Outlook, Word and Excel required.
  • Must be able and willing to climb ladders, routinely walk on uneven, unpaved terrain and work outside for extended periods of time on construction sites.
  • Must be willing to work extended periods on project sites in and around the Wilmington area.
  • Must be willing to work overtime if required.
  • Requires a valid driver's license and an acceptable motor vehicle and criminal record.

What Will Make You Stand Out

  • Experience on design-build projects is a plus, but not required.
  • Experience in construction of water and wastewater treatment plants is a plus, but not required.
  • Proficiency in MS-Project is a plus, but not required.
  • PE License preferred but not required.
  • Experience with scheduling and/or estimating is preferred.

Join a Company That Puts Its Employees First. Ranked As One Of The Best Firms To Work For, Here Are Just Some Of The Reasons To Become Part Of The McKim & Creed Team

  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): All employees are owners & benefit from profits earned
  • Competitive pay + paid holidays, bereavement and parental, medical, and military leave
  • Multiple office locations to work from: Stick close to home or travel for a change of scenery
  • Growth opportunities & training: Grow confidently in your career with our mentoring & training options
  • Professional development: Tuition reimbursement, early career professional program, online courses & more
  • Work that makes a difference: See the direct impact your work has on our communities
  • Collaborative, supportive team: People to help you solve problems, cheer successes & encourage you along the way

McKim & Creed is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status and maintains a Drug Free Workplace.
Posted 2026-02-15

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