Construction Contract Administrator

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned culture

Employee network groups

Job summary

HDR in Texas is seeking a Construction Contract Administrator II to join our Building Engineering Services team. You will coordinate with owners, designers, and contractors to ensure quality construction documents and site observations, mentor staff, and support the design team through construction. Some travel to job sites may be required, reflecting HDR’s employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• 7 years contract-related experience; advanced degree or contract certification program may substitute for years of experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software, including complex MS Excel spreadsheets with formulas.
• Excellent writing and people skills.
• Strong math, analytical and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality construction documents and ensure smooth project turnover to the owner.
• Mentor and develop junior construction contract administrator staff.
• Assist in development of fully coordinated multidisciplinary designs.
• Perform constructability reviews at each design phase for HDR projects.
• Perform peer reviews for constructability and coordination for external clients.
• Lead construction meetings with design teams, contractors, and owners.
• Coordinate bid review/leveling with contractors and owner.
• Conduct site visits to validate construction progress and quality.
• Document lessons learned during and after project completion.
• Support design during construction with field observations, submittal and RFI reviews, and schedule tracking.

Skills

Excel

Writing skills

Analytical skills

People skills

Tools

Bluebeam Revu

Newforma/ProjectWise

Job description

Construction Contract Administrator - ( 195325 )

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?

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.

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.

HDR is looking for a Construction Contract Administrator to join our Building Engineering Services team in Texas. Our team is looking for a candidate to meet the demands of our client base and have experience in a wide range of project types. This individual will coordinate and work closely with clients, project managers, multidiscipline engineering teams, contractors, and other team members. They will be responsible for adding to the overall success of projects including multidisciplinary coordination reviews, shop drawing/submittal/RFI reviews, and site observations. Passion, self-motivation, and strong leadership skills are a must to deliver technically excellent projects for our clients. Additional responsibilities include:

In the role of Construction Contract Administrator II, we'll count on you to:

• Help to create a collaborative environment that promotes the production of high-quality construction documents, a smooth turnover of a successfully completed project to the owner.
• Mentor, organize, and facilitate the growth of junior construction contract administrator staff.
• Assist in the development of fully coordinated multidisciplinary designs.
• Technical:
  • Build working relationships with the owner and design/contracting team to allow for open communication regarding issues that come up during design and construction. Work with the design and construction team to determine the best solutions for the project.
  • Perform constructability reviews at each design phase for projects internal to HDR.
  • Perform peer reviews for constructability and coordination for external clients.
  • Assist the design team with constructability questions as needed.
  • Participate in internal/external page turns and drawing reviews of the projects during design and construction.
  • Run construction meetings with the design team, contractors, and owners as required.
  • Bid Review/Leveling from the contractors as requested by the owner.
  • Close coordination with the design team, owner, general contractor, and the subcontractors during project construction.
  • Perform site visits as required to validate general quality of work and construction progress.
  • Work with the team to perform/document lessons learned during and after the completion of the project.
  • Design support during construction including field observations, submittal and shop drawing review, and Request for Information (RFI) review.
  • Schedule tracking during construction
  • Perform other duties as needed.
  • Travel: Some travel to job sites or other HDR offices could be required. This would be communicated in advance to give adequate coordination time with project work and personal life.
• Professional Development:
  • Active participation in industry organizations is encouraged. Participation in professional development seminars, courses, workshops, or conferences is encouraged and should be approved in advance of attendance.
  • Additional industry certifications are also encouraged such as Uptime ATD.
  • Maintain continuing education requirements for any certification or license.

Preferred Qualifications

• PE license or the ability and determination to obtain a PE License.
• Previous TMT/Mission Critical experience is strongly desired.
• Strong desire to stay current with the trends of the fast-paced industry of TMT/mission critical.
• Working knowledge of the following standards: Uptime Topology standards, ASHRAE TC 9.9, ASHRAE 90.4, and the ISO standards regarding PUE, CUE, and WUE.
• Working knowledge of Bluebeam Revu.
• Working knowledge of Newforma Project Center and/or ProjectWise Document Management Software.

Required Qualifications

• 7 years contract-related experience; advanced degree or contract certification program may substitute for years of experience
• Working to expert knowledge of contracting concepts and company and client requirements
• Professional, self-motivated, well-organized and detail-oriented with the flexibility and ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines, with minimal management oversight
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software, including complex MS Excel spreadsheets with formulas
• Excellent writing and people skills
• Strong math, analytical and organizational skills
• 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.

Primary Location

United States-Texas-San Antonio

Other Locations

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass : Building Sciences

Job Posting

Aug 19, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an affirmative action and Equal Opportunity Employee.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.