Date Posted
March 26, 2025
Company
CMTA
requisition Number
2156
Location
315 W. Broad Street
Suite 400
Richmond
VA
23220

Senior Construction Administrator

Join our Richmond, VA team as a Senior Construction Administrator, managing diverse engineering projects with a focus on sustainable, high-performance building solutions.
CMTA, a Legence company
 
CMTA is one of the fastest growing engineering firms in the U.S. with nationally recognized expertise in sustainable, high performance building engineering. We are a collaborative, competitive, innovative, and energetic group of engineers and team leaders who incorporate a holistic approach towards consulting engineering, performance contracting, and zero energy projects. We focus on finding engineers whose personalities lead them to excellence, and we provide exceptional opportunities for our employees.




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.

Required Experience:

  • Minimum of 5+ years of experience in construction administration within the Architectural, Engineering, or Construction field.
  • Knowledgeable of CSI MasterFormat; CDT Certification is a plus.
  • Experience with MasterSpec, VisiSpec, SpecLink, or other spec editing platforms.
  • Proficiency with Adobe/Bluebeam and Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
  • Proficiency with Electronic Document Management Systems such as Newforma and Procore.

Qualifications:

  • Thorough understanding of the processes involved in project specifications (schematics through 100% construction specifications), including coordination with Design Review Agencies, Addenda,
  • Bidding Processes, Shop Drawing Reviews, RFIs, Construction Administration, Change Orders, Pay Applications, and Closeout Documentation.
  • 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.

Responsibilities:

  • Participate in the creation and maintenance of specification masters.
  • Oversee the development of project specifications involving multiple design team members.
  • Review, format, and edit project specifications.
  • Provide office-wide support for all specification needs.
  • Coordinate specification templates, formats, and schedules with clients.
  • Oversee bid document production and schedules for “Prime” projects.
  • Ensure compliance with project contract language, current code requirements, and current manufacturer information.
  • Distribute and coordinate design documents with state and local review agencies.
  • Coordinate project bid activities, including addenda, bid document distribution, scheduling, project contracts, etc.
  • Assist with construction administration document processing activities, including shop drawings, RFIs, change orders, pay applications, and closeout documents.
  • Perform technical editing of deliverables, including proofreading and working with technical staff to edit documents for format, clarity, consistency, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
  • Maintain and update electronic construction plan sets.
  • Assist with maintaining project schedules and logs.
  • Communicate clearly and effectively with both internal staff and external clients regarding project inquiries or procedures/requirements.
  • Provide general office support as part of the administrative team.

No sponsorship available for this position
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About Legence

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. 


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

 

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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. 

 

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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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