SMA is a mid-sized architectural firm with offices in Helena and Bozeman serving Montana since 1981. Our open studio environment is collaborative and rewards professional growth. We are currently seeking a professional Contract Administration Manager to join our team in our Bozeman or Helena office.

The ideal candidate will perform construction administration activities for our design and construction projects, from educational facilities, healthcare to large-scale corporate buildings.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Acting as a liaison between our design professionals, contractors, and our client representatives.

• Preparing construction contract documents.

• Administration of the construction process, including submittal and RFI review and responding, pay application processing, site visit supervision and reporting, etc. in a timely manner as required by project contracts.

• Review of project budgets during construction and pre-construction phases.

• Over-all project management at the construction phase.

• Required to work in office and job site environments

• Constructability review of detailing during pre-construction phases.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Tech. or an equivalent of related construction experience.

• 3+ years of experience in construction project management.

• Strong time management and conflict resolution abilities.

• Attention to detail, organization skills, strong written and verbal communication, and problem solving skills.

• Ability to read, understand and work from AEC drawings and specifications.

• Experience in a customer-focused, team-oriented environment are a plus.

Salary to be determined based on experience and skill level. Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Disability Insurance, and Profit Sharing.