Construction Project Administrator

CannonDesign • Rochester, MN

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About The Position

The Construction Project Administrator represents CannonDesign and the project to the client during the construction administration phase, administering construction contracts with a focus on quality and cost control from project start-up through closeout. The role 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 performs as an integral member of the internal construction administration team.

The successful candidate is a highly qualified professional with strong communication, technical, and coordination skills and the ability to build rapport with project teams. The position requires substantial presence at construction sites, adherence to on-site procedures and safety requirements, and completion of other assigned duties. Candidates should provide a resume and portfolio when applying.

Requirements

• 10+ 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.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction, or a related field preferred.
• Healthcare and/or institutional project experience strongly preferred.
• Registration or licensure preferred.
• LEED accreditation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represent the firm and project to the client during the construction administration phase and administer construction contracts, with attention to quality and cost control from project start-up through closeout.
• Serve as a daily, on-site liaison among construction managers and general contractors, the client or owner, owner’s consultants, and architecture and engineering teams.
• Attend site meetings, including meetings on scheduling, cost management, pre-installation, RFIs, and weekly Owner/Architect/Contractor matters, as required.
• Review and interpret construction documents; develop and issue sketches addressing field conditions and issues; and 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 and perform periodic construction-site QA/QC visits, including maintaining a substantial presence at the site.
• Coordinate with design team members as needed to interpret and process project documents.
• Prepare daily and other reports as required by the contract.
• Adhere to established on-site project procedures and safety program requirements and work rules.
• Complete mandatory training, follow internal policies and the Code of Conduct, and perform other assigned duties.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible spending account options
• Voluntary insurances
• Paid time off
• Flex-time schedules
• Remote work options
• 401(k) plan
• Employee perk programs
• Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses

What This Job Offers

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