Architectural Construction Administrator

Job overview

The Architectural Construction Administrator role is hybrid in Sacramento, CA, with a salary range of $85,065–$127,281 per year. The position is based in HMC Architects’ Sacramento office, with remote work available Mondays and Fridays and office attendance required Tuesdays through Thursdays. HMC Architects focuses on healthcare, education, and civic spaces and describes its mission as designing for good. The administrator supports bidding and construction phases, helping ensure projects meet contract documents and design intent. The role coordinates construction information, field observations, documentation, and communication among clients, consultants, contractors, and project leadership through project closeout.

What you'll do

• Support bidding and construction administration from contract award through closeout
• respond to construction inquiries, RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, and change documentation
• prepare and review meeting minutes, field reports, instruction bulletins, change orders, and correspondence
• conduct field observations and document non-compliance or potential defects
• track issues through resolution
• coordinate architectural documents with consultant drawings and specifications
• apply building code concepts
• coordinate with agencies and utility providers
• review cost estimates, pay applications, and change requests
• monitor construction progress
• support project closeout
• maintain client contact
• and assist with proposals, interviews, and consultant fee negotiations as needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

architectural construction administrator

hybrid

sacramento ca

hmc architects

construction administration

architecture

bidding and construction

rfis

submittals

california dsa projects

travel required

$85,065–$127,281 per year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Employee ownership with company-provided shares after one year
• wellness courses and resources
• professional development and mentorship
• ARE study materials and exam fees
• licensure completion bonuses
• bonus and equity opportunities
• 401(k)
• student loan repayment
• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• paid time off
• and holidays.

Why this role

Requires travel to Fresno, Mammoth, and the Bay Area, as well as onsite presence. The posting seeks demonstrated experience with California Division of the State Architect-regulated projects and at least seven years of architecture or construction industry experience.

About the employer

HMC Architects is hiring for this role. Industry: Architectural Services. Sector: 54.