Construction Project Administrator

CannonDesign•Charlotte, NC

23d

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 CannonDesign’s behalf, with a focus on quality and cost control from project start-up through closeout. The successful candidate serves as a daily, on-site liaison among construction managers or general contractors, the client or owner, consultants, and architecture and engineering teams. The position includes substantial presence at the construction site and is performed under the supervision of a Licensed Architect. The administrator works as an integral member of the internal construction administration team, coordinating with design team members to interpret and process project documents and adhering to established on-site procedures and safety requirements. The role also includes preparing reports, completing mandatory employment training, and performing other assigned duties.

Requirements

10+ years of related experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction, or a related field is preferred.
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

Healthcare and/or institutional project experience is strongly preferred.
Registration or licensure is preferred.
LEED accreditation is preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as a daily, on-site liaison among construction managers or 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, requests for information, and weekly Owner/Architect/Contractor matters, as required.
Review and interpret construction documents; develop and issue sketches related to 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.
Perform periodic construction-site quality assurance and quality control visits, including maintaining a substantial presence at the construction site.
Coordinate with design team members as needed to interpret and process project documents.
Prepare daily and other reports as required by the contract.
Participate as an integral member of the internal construction administration team.
Adhere to established on-site project procedures and safety program requirements and work rules.
Complete mandatory training, including compliance training, within required timeframes; adhere to internal policies and the Code of Conduct.
Perform other assigned duties.