Project Administrator
JOB LOCATION:
Cleveland, OH
POSITION SUMMARY:
Project Administrators work within the permit procurement department that reviews Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) requirements for approvals related to building, planning, and zoning, architectural review boards, special uses, and site approvals. They compile permitting due diligence requirements and manage permit submissions to obtain the necessary permits for projects.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS – Key Responsibilities
Utilize departmental structure and intra-departmental procedures in cooperation with other department managers.
Provide support in the areas of scheduling, permitting, and due diligence (administrative and technical) to ensure the most efficient execution of assigned projects.
Prepare strategic schedules for project programs and individual projects.
Determine appropriate due diligence with AHJ in which the project is located.
Complete necessary project management reports that can be shared with the project team and the client.
Manage the entire permit submission process, including correspondence, submission, responding to corrections, and obtain ready to pick up permit.
Maintain internal Permitting Database and provide status updates to the project teams.
Perform Office administration tasks and project team assignments.
Follow client/firm quality assurance procedures.
Perform other designated tasks as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS and SKILLS
Bachelor’s degree in architecture, construction management, or related field.
Five plus years of experience in procurement project management or facilities management.
Proficiency of Microsoft Office and project management programs.
Experience with project management, code review and analysis, quality control and construction administration.
Ability to maintain complex records and to prepare detailed reports of such records.
Ability to maintain effective working relations with other employees, the public, vendors, and clients.
Ability to be highly organized and have thorough knowledge of the duties, organization, and programs of the company.