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AlphaStaffHCM · 17 hours ago

Construction Administrator - MEP Engineering

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$80K/yr - $100K/yr

5+ years exp

AlphaStaffHCM is representing a rapidly growing Texas-based MEP engineering firm seeking a senior Construction Administrator to join their team. This role involves serving as the technical authority in the field, reviewing MEP submittals, RFIs, and installations to ensure compliance with design intent and specifications.

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Responsibilities

Review contract information to understand project scope and determine the level of construction administration services required on behalf of the engineering team

Perform independent field observations and quality control inspections to verify compliance with contract documents and engineering specifications

Review, comment on, and respond to MEP submittals and RFIs as the engineer’s representative

Represent the firm at OAC meetings, with a primary focus on MEP design intent, system coordination, and technical compliance

Identify, document, and escalate MEP design and coordination issues to project engineers and the PM team

Review pay applications for alignment with observed field progress and coordinate with PM/Accounting for billing accuracy

Maintain detailed, defensible documentation of site visits, observations, and construction correspondence

Provide constructability and coordination feedback to design teams based on field conditions

Qualification

MEP engineering experienceMEP submittal reviewsField observationsMechanical systems knowledgeElectrical systems knowledgePlumbing systems knowledgeEngineering drawings interpretationMicrosoft Office proficiencyOn-site observationsBluebeam proficiencyPlanGrid proficiencyWritten documentation

Required

5+ years of experience performing construction administration on behalf of an MEP engineering or design firm

Demonstrated ownership of MEP submittal reviews, RFIs, field observations, and issue escalation

Strong working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, including how they interact and conflict in the field

Ability to independently identify and resolve MEP coordination conflicts between disciplines

Experience interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and coordinated shop drawings without reliance on verbal explanation

Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, and PlanGrid or similar field documentation tools

Strong written documentation skills, including field reports that clearly capture conditions, risks, and required follow-up

Ability to perform on-site observations in active construction environments

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Architectural Engineering, or prior experience working in an engineering design role before transitioning into construction administration