Construction Administrator

Cannon Design; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cannon Design is seeking a highly qualified candidate for a Construction Administration role in Charlotte, North Carolina. The successful candidate will represent the firm during the construction administration phase, focusing on quality and cost control from start to close-out.

Responsibilities include being a liaison between construction managers and clients, reviewing construction documents, and monitoring site activities. A Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of experience are required, preferably in healthcare projects.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of related experience, preferably in Healthcare or Institutional projects.
• Registration or Licensure preferred.
• LEED accreditation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as on-site liaison with construction managers and clients.
• Review and interpret construction documents and issues.
• Process, review, and respond to RFIs and submittals.
• Monitor QA/QC through site visits.
• Prepare daily reports as per contract.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Technical knowledge and coordination skills

Building codes knowledge

Familiarity with Microsoft Office

Familiarity with Bluebeam

Knowledge of Procore and ACC

Education

Bachelor's in Architecture, Engineering, or related field

Job description

About the Role

The successful candidate must be a highly qualified professional, perform in a Construction Administration role representing the firm/project to client during CA phase, and be responsible for administering construction contracts on behalf of CannonDesign with a particular focus on quality control and cost control from project start‑up to close‑out on projects.

Here’s What You’ll Do

• Be a daily, on‑site liaison between construction managers/general contractors, client/owner, owner's consultants and AE teams. Attend site meetings including scheduling, cost management, pre‑installation, RFI and weekly owner/architect/contractor meetings as required.
• Review and interpret construction documents; develop and issue sketches related to field conditions and issues; coordinate the work with consultants, owner's consultants and the project team.
• Process, review and answer Request for Information and submittals within contractual timeframes.
• Resolve problems which arise on the jobsite, coordinate bulletins to the contract documents, make recommendations, and consult senior Construction Administration Leadership on all issues related to the project.
• Monitor, review, and process closeout submittals; perform periodic QA/QC construction site visits, including substantial presence at the construction site.
• Coordinate with the Design team members as needed to interpret and process the documents noted above.
• Prepare daily and other reports as required by the contract.
• Perform as an integral member of the internal construction administration efforts and team.
• Adhere to established on‑site project procedures.
• Adhere to safety program requirements and work rules.
• Will work under the supervision of a Licensed Architect.
• Perform other assigned duties.

Here’s What You’ll Need

• Minimum Bachelor's in Architecture, Engineering, Construction or related field required.
• 10+ years of related experience required. Healthcare and/or Institutional project experience strongly preferred.
• Registration or Licensure preferred.
• LEED accreditation preferred.
• Knowledge of building codes and requirements.
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Technical knowledge, coordination skills and the ability to build a rapport with the project team is essential.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Bluebeam required.
• Knowledge of Procore and ACC required.

Mandatory Training

All employees are expected to complete mandatory training, including compliance training, within required timeframes and adhere to internal policies and the Code of Conduct.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

CannonDesign is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CannonDesign is committed to maintaining a work environment that is free from any and all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. It is therefore the firm's policy to prohibit discrimination and harassment against any applicant, CannonDesign employee, vendor, contractor, or client on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. It is also CannonDesign's policy to prohibit any and all forms of retaliation against any individual who has complained of harassing or discriminatory conduct, or participated in a firm or agency investigation into such complaints.