Construction Administration Team Leader

HDR • St. Louis, MO

8d

About The Position

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

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Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures, it’s about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group, you’ll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. From high-performance data centers driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience. We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration. Whether you're optimizing energy efficiency, integrating resilient systems, or engineering the backbone of next-generation facilities, your contributions will help define the future of the built environment. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Construction Science or closely related field or equivalent work experience.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in various aspects of construction planning and management, including but not limited to construction contracts; document, time, cost, and quality management; change management; and site safety. estimating, bidding, preparing and administering purchase orders and subcontracts, scheduling, cost control, etc.
• Experience with Microsoft Office
• Experience with construction management software such as Procore, Prolog, Primavera, Bluebeam, etc.
• Must have strong people skills and the ability to interact with the Owner, Engineer, Contractor and other project stakeholders
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
• Sponsorship (visa) for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Preference given to local candidates
• Experience and/or interest in sustainable design/LEED desired
• PMP certification
• Bachelor’s degree in architecture or engineering
• A minimum 7-year project management
• Registered Architect or Professional Engineer
• Ability to lead a team on Mission Critical construction projects
• Good working knowledge of Google communication products (gDrive, Chat, Docs, Sheets, and Slides)
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project)
• Good planning and mentoring skills

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate work of single or multidiscipline teams throughout the construction phase of the project's lifecycle (from development and initiation to close-out)
• Responsible for construction administration aspects of complex small to medium projects or routine large projects
• Manage and oversee several large construction administration projects concurrently
• Establish and client relations, and be involved with marketing, contracts and site visits
• Lead work sessions for construction admin projects (RFI’s and submittal processing) and provide coaching for PM staff and discipline leads
• Select, train, develop and manage construction administration personnel
• Coordinate CA staffing and workload through entire project life cycle, and ensure required response times are being met
• Support the development of Site Specific Safety Plans verifying that Health & Safety protocols are followed
• Track financial aspects of projects, and coordinate and adjust work effort with team to ensure that work is completed within parameters of agreed-to budget and schedule
• Work with the Accounting, Operational and Business leadership for periodic project reviews
• Implement QA/QC procedures
• Perform other duties as needed

Benefits

• Employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day.
• We foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities.
• Our employee-owners help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute.
• Eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager