Construction Administrator

Mead & Hunt; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 55,104 - 79,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) with company match

Employee ownership

Job summary

Mead & Hunt in Chicago, IL is seeking a Construction Administrator to join our Architecture North team with a hybrid schedule, requiring at least three days onsite. You will serve as on-site project representative, mentor staff on constructability, and oversee field administration and reporting.

The role requires a background in construction management or related fields, with travel 50–75% to sites. We offer comprehensive benefits and an employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in construction-related field with required experience or equivalent
• 4+ years in construction experience and 4+ certifications (for degree paths)
• 8+ years experience for no-degree path, 4+ certifications

Responsibilities

• Serve as on-site project representative and mentor for constructability
• Oversee field administration tasks and conduct site observations
• Prepare, review and distribute weekly/monthly reports and meeting minutes
• Review RFIs and contractor responses; manage pay applications and change orders
• Coordinate subconsultants and may act as owner's representative

Skills

On-site project management

Mentoring team members

Constructability reviews

Certifications

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil engineering, architecture or related field

Associate’s degree in construction management, civil engineering, architecture or related field

No degree required with 8+ years experience

Tools

Bluebeam Revu

MS Office Suite

Newforma

Job description

Established in 1900, Mead & Hunt is a nationally recognized professional services consulting firm. Our planning, design and construction services are available to clients across a wide variety of sectors. From architecture, aviation, food and beverage processing, federal, transportation, water infrastructure and more, our unique methodologies deliver innovative, cost‑effective solutions that elevate clients and communities.

Here at Mead & Hunt, our culture is about taking care of people, doing the right thing, and doing what makes sense. We are a flexible company that believes in giving back to our communities. We are employee‑owned and support initiatives through our various employee programs. We invest in our employees and build relationships that last.

Mead & Hunt, an award‑winning national architecture and engineering firm, has continued to exceed our strategic growth initiatives creating opportunity for our current and prospective team members. As a result, a full‑time position is available for a Construction Administrator to join our Architecture North team while also supporting our greater Architecture & Building Engineering group. This opportunity is available at the following office locations: Madison, WI; De Pere, WI; Bloomington, MN; or Chicago, IL. Additionally, this position offers a flexible hybrid work schedule, requiring at least three days per week onsite at our office – an excellent opportunity to enjoy both in‑office collaboration and remote flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Serving as an on‑site project representative
• Mentoring team members on constructability of projects
• Overseeing construction administration tasks and performing site observations during construction
• Verifying field measurements and as‑built documentation
• Preparing, reviewing, and distributing weekly and monthly project reports and meeting minutes
• Reviewing and responding to field issues/conflicts, and contractor requests for information
• Preparing and processing contractor pay applications and contract change orders
• Coordinating and monitoring subconsultant work
• May serve as owner's representative as necessary
• Other tasks as assigned

A valid driver’s license and frequent travel (approximately 50–75%) to job sites will be required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in construction management, civil engineering, architecture or related field from an accredited college or university
  • At least 4 years of relevant construction experience
  • At least 4 applicable certifications
• Associate’s degree in construction management, civil engineering, architecture or related field from an accredited college or university
  • At least 6 years of relevant construction experience
  • At least 4 applicable certifications
• No degree required, but must have at least 8 years of relevant construction experience
  • At least 4 applicable certifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience overseeing vertical building construction projects
• Experience with airport and federal construction projects
• Experience reviewing architectural and engineering plans and specifications
• Proficiency in Bluebeam, Bluebeam Revu, MS Office Suite, Newforma and other Construction Administration Platforms
• OSHA 10, OSHA 30, Confined Space Training, and other Safety Training
• Experience or familiarity with generative AI‑driven tools, platforms, or systems (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini) to enhance productivity, automate tasks, and reduce errors

Why Mead & Hunt?

• Strong Company Culture
• Robust Career Advancement, Training, & Growth Opportunities
• Employee‑Owned Firm
• Flexible Schedules
• Diverse Skillsets, One Company
• Impressive Benefits Package

Mead & Hunt proudly offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, paid sick leave, parental leave, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, life and disability insurance, and an employee assistance program.

Hourly Rate Range: $40.00 to $58.00 per hour – Actual compensation may vary due to other factors such as experience, skill set, or location.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

Mead & Hunt will not sponsor a visa (H‑1B, etc.) for this position.