Construction Administrator (Water/Wastewater Utilities)

Alliance of Professionals & Consultants, Inc. (APC)
Wilmington, NC
Job Description

Job Title: Construction Administrator (Water/Wastewater - Utilities)

Type: Direct Hire

Work Location: Wilmington, NC

Job Overview

Construction Administrator role is responsible for construction administration and observation related duties on projects from the design process through final commissioning of projects specific to utility, public works, water, and wastewater pipelines, water booster stations, wastewater lift stations, and/or water elevated storage tanks in the municipal water/wastewater market.

Essential Job Responsibilities

  • Responsible for construction administration and observation related duties on Water / Wastewater utilities 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.

Required Skills & Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Construction or Engineering.
  • 5-15 years of progressive experience in construction engineering or experience related to utility, public works, water, and wastewater pipelines, water booster stations, wastewater lift stations, and/or water elevated storage tanks in the municipal water/wastewater market
  • 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.

Big Bonus Points If You Have

  • Experience on design-build projects
  • Construction administration experience on utility and infrastructure water/wastewater projects, both for treatment plants and pipelines.
  • Experience in construction of water and wastewater treatment plants.
  • Proficiency in MS-Project
  • PE License
  • Experience with scheduling and/or estimating

Job Requisition # 40018

#Civil

A reasonable estimate of the Base Salary for this role is $110,000 - $135,000 per year. The disclosed pay range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case, such as skills and experience levels.

Posted 2026-02-22

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