Construction Project Administrator
About The Position
The Construction Project Administrator represents CannonDesign and the project to the client during the construction administration phase. The role administers construction contracts on the firm’s behalf, with a particular focus on quality control and cost control from project start-up through closeout. The successful candidate is a highly qualified professional who serves as a daily, on-site liaison among construction managers and general contractors, the client or owner, consultants, and architecture and engineering teams. The position works under the supervision of a Licensed Architect and is an integral member of the construction administration team. The role includes reviewing and interpreting construction documents, handling RFIs and submittals within contractual timeframes, resolving jobsite issues, coordinating document updates, monitoring closeout submissions, conducting periodic QA/QC site visits, preparing reports, and following project procedures and safety requirements. The position may involve substantial presence at the construction site.
Requirements
- 10 or more years of related experience.
- Knowledge of building codes and requirements.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Technical knowledge, coordination skills, and the ability to build rapport with the project team.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Bluebeam.
- Knowledge of Procore and ACC.
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction, or a related field is preferred.
- Registration or licensure is preferred.
- LEED accreditation is preferred.
- Healthcare and/or institutional project experience is strongly preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Healthcare and/or institutional project experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction, or a related field.
- Registration or licensure.
- LEED accreditation.
Responsibilities
- Act as a daily, on-site liaison among construction managers/general contractors, the client/owner, owner’s consultants, and AE teams.
- Attend site meetings as required, including meetings about scheduling, cost management, pre-installation, RFIs, and weekly Owner/Architect/Contractor matters.
- Review and interpret construction documents and develop and issue sketches related to field conditions and issues.
- Coordinate work with consultants, owner’s consultants, and the project team.
- Process, review, and answer Requests for Information and submittals within contractual timeframes.
- Resolve jobsite problems, coordinate bulletins to contract documents, make recommendations, and consult Senior Construction Administration Leadership on project issues.
- Monitor, review, and process closeout submittals.
- Perform periodic QA/QC construction site visits, including substantial presence at the construction site.
- Coordinate with design team members to interpret and process relevant documents.
- Prepare daily and other reports as required by the contract.
- Contribute as an integral member of internal construction administration efforts and the team.
- Adhere to established on-site project procedures and safety program requirements and work rules.
- Perform other assigned duties.
- Complete mandatory training, including compliance training, within required timeframes and adhere to internal policies and the Code of Conduct.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Flexible spending account options and voluntary insurances.
- Paid time off.
- Flex-time schedules.
- Remote work options.
- 401(k) plan.
- Employee perk programs.
- Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
