Construction Administrator Charlotte, NC

CannonDesign; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CannonDesign is seeking a skilled professional for a Construction Administration role in Charlotte, NC. The role involves acting as a liaison between construction management and clients, ensuring quality and cost control throughout the project lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field along with over 10 years of experience, preferably with healthcare projects. Strong communication skills and familiarity with project management tools are essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of related experience required; healthcare and/or institutional project experience preferred.
• LEED accreditation preferred.
• Registration or licensure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary liaison between construction teams and clients.
• Review construction documents and issue sketches as needed.
• Monitor construction site for quality and compliance.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Technical knowledge

Building codes knowledge

Quality control

Education

Bachelor’s in Architecture, Engineering, Construction or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

Procore

ACC

Job description

If you think your skills, experience and aspirations make you a good match for this position, we encourage you to apply.

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.

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 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 Sr. 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.

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.

As a condition of employment, all employees are expected to complete mandatory training, including compliance training, within required timeframes and adhere to internal policies and our Code of Conduct.

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.