Construction Administrator

Cannon Design; United States; On-site; USD 88,600 - 110,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonuses

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) plan

Employee perk programs

Remote work options

Job summary

CannonDesign is seeking an experienced Construction Administration professional for a major Mayo Clinic healthcare project in Rochester, MN. You will serve as the on-site liaison, oversee submittals and RFIs, and ensure QA/QC during construction, with relocation support provided.

The role requires 10+ years in construction administration, plus proficiency in Procore, ACC, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office; a license is preferred. Occasional travel and on-site presence are expected.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of related experience; healthcare/institutional project experience preferred.
• Registration or Licensure preferred.
• LEED accreditation preferred.
• Knowledge of building codes and project documentation.

Responsibilities

• Be the on-site liaison among construction managers, general contractors, client, owners, and project teams.
• Review construction documents and issue sketches for field conditions; coordinate with consultants.
• Process and respond to RFIs and submittals within contractual timeframes.
• Address site issues, issue contract bulletins, and advise senior CA leadership as needed.
• Monitor QA/QC site visits and participate in project closeout activities.
• Coordinate with Design team to interpret and process documents.
• Prepare daily and contract-required reports.
• Contribute as a core member of the construction administration team.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team coordination

On-site liaison

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture/Engineering/Construction

Licensure or registration preferred

LEED accreditation preferred

Tools

Procore

ACC

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

Job description

About the role

The successful candidate must be a highly qualified professional, will perform in a Construction Administration role representing the firm/project to client during CA phase, and will be responsible for administering construction contracts on behalf of CannonDesign with particular focus on quality control and cost control from project start‑up to closeout on projects. Your initial assignment will be on a 2.0+ million square foot healthcare facility at Mayo Clinic’s campus. This position requires consistent ONSITE presence at the project site in Rochester, MN. CannonDesign provides a relocation and temporary relocation program to support on‑site presence.

Compensation & Benefits

The salary range for this position is $88,600 - $110,700 annually. Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses. We offer a full benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending account options, voluntary insurances, paid time off, flex‑time schedules, remote work options, a 401(k) plan and employee perk programs. Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.

Responsibilities

• 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 and 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 the 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 and 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Professional business attire is required for client meetings. Examples of professional business attire include suits, ties, collared dress shirts, dresses, and skirts.
• Travel required.

Additional Information

Click here to learn more about the Mayo project.

Legal and Equal 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.