Construction Administration Team Leader

HDR, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 124,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Construction Administration Team Lead in Denver to direct multi-discipline teams through the project lifecycle, from development to close-out. You will oversee CA work on large projects, manage client relations, and coach staff to ensure timely, compliant delivery.

You will coordinate staffing, QA/QC, and safety plans, while aligning project budgets and schedules with senior leadership. An emphasis on employee ownership and collaboration defines HDR's culture and project

Qualifications

• 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 construction planning and management, including contracts, time, cost, and safety.
• Experience with MS Office and construction management software such as Procore/Prolog/Primavera/Bluebeam.
• Strong people skills and ability to interact with owner, engineer, contractor and stakeholders.
• Active participation in employee-owned culture; visa sponsorship not available.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate work of single or multidiscipline teams throughout the construction phase.
• Manage construction administration for complex small/medium projects or routine large projects.
• Oversee several large CA projects concurrently and maintain client relations.
• Lead work sessions for CA projects and coach PM staff and discipline leads.
• Coordinate CA staffing and workload and ensure response times meet requirements.
• Support safety plan development and QA/QC procedures.
• Track financials and coordinate with leadership on project reviews.

Skills

Leadership

People skills

Mentoring

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Architecture/Construction Management/Construction Science

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Project)

Procore

Prolog

Primavera

Bluebeam

Job description

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?

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.

Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story

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.

In the role of Construction Administration Team Lead, we'll count on you to:

• Direct and coordinate work of single or multidiscipline teams throughout the construction phase of the project lifecycle (from development and initiation to close-out)
• Be 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 maintain client relations, and be involved with marketing, contracts and site visits
• Lead work sessions for construction admin projects (RFIs 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Preference given to local candidates
• Experience and/or interest in sustainable design/LEED desired
• PMP certification
• A minimum of 5 years in project management
• Registered Architect or Professional Engineer
• Ability to lead a team on fast-paced Mission Critical construction projects
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project)
• Good planning and mentoring skills

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Required Qualifications

• 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.

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Colorado: $123,893.00 - $176,990.00

Primary Location: United States-Colorado-Denver

Industry: Building Engineering

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Building Mechanical

Job Posting: Sep 15, 2026