Senior Construction Administrator - CMTA

  • Legence
  • Richmond, Virginia
  • Full Time

Legence , a Blackstone Portfolio Company, is North America’s leading, integrated provider of energy efficiency and sustainability solutions for the built environment. Legence improves the performance of buildings, making the spaces that shape our lives healthier and more sustainable. We specialize in helping clients decrease operating costs, reduce carbon emissions, and enhance occupant well-being and productivity. From advisory services and design to construction and ongoing maintenance, we offer a comprehensive suite of Stackable Solutions™ across the entire building lifecycle. With over a century of experience, we have the expertise to implement high-performing projects with unmatched outcomes, serving industry leaders in mission-critical and other essential sectors such as data centers, semiconductors, life sciences, healthcare, education, and more.

About the Role:
CMTA has an immediate need for an experienced Senior Construction Administrator to join our diverse team of engineering professionals in the Richmond, VA office. This position will be responsible for managing project specifications and overseeing contract and construction documents. This is a full-time, in-office position with working hours Monday through Friday, offering opportunities for professional growth within the organization.

Responsibilities:

  • Ensure compliance with project contract language, current code requirements, and current manufacturer information
  • Assist with construction administration document processing activities, including shop drawings, RFIs, change orders, pay applications, and closeout documents
  • Perform preliminary reviews of submittals and incorporate comments from the design team in final responses
  • Prepare preliminary answers for RFIs and incorporate comments from the design team in final responses
  • Perform onsite construction inspections to ensure projects are constructed in accordance with contract documents and resolve conflicts. Anticipated 2-3 days a week of construction site visits to monitor progress of projects
  • Prepare field observation reports
  • Help to maintain and update electronic construction plan sets working with the design team
  • Assist with maintaining project schedules and logs
  • Communicate clearly and effectively with both internal staff and external clients regarding project inquiries or procedures/requirements
  • Mentor and train design staff based on constructability feedback and lessons learned from field observations as well as construction administration process
  • Coordinate completion of closeout documents

Required Experience:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
  • 10+ years of experience as a design engineer or construction administration professional or skilled tradesperson
  • Proficiency with Adobe/Bluebeam and Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
  • Proficiency with Electronic Document Management Systems such as Newforma and Procore.
  • Demonstrated capability in coordinating with multiple design team members to produce and deliver quality specifications and construction documents.
  • High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple tasks.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to listen and understand internal customer expectations.
  • Ability to manage schedules to meet critical deadlines.

No sponsorship is available for this position

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Benefits Overview
Health & Welfare : Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug benefits, company-paid short term and long term disability, basic group life and AD&D, and mental wellness support through Spring Health.
Time Off Benefits : Paid vacation, company-paid holidays, and paid sick leave.
Financial Benefits : 401(k) retirement savings plan

Reasonable Accommodations

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Legence and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies; any such submissions without a prior signed agreement authorized by Legence Holdings LLC's CHRO or Director of Talent Acquisition will not incur fees and are considered property of Legence.

Pay Disclosure & Considerations
Where pay ranges are indicated, please note that a successful candidate’s exact pay will be determined based relevant job -related factors, including any of the following: candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, as well as geographic and market considerations. We are committed to ensuring fair and competitive compensation for all employees and comply with all applicable salary transparency laws.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Legence and its affiliate companies are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), marital or familial status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, other non-merit-based factors, and any other characteristic protected under applicable local, state or federal laws and regulations.
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Job ID: 482599169
Originally Posted on: 6/24/2025

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