Construction Project Manager

CannonDesign; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 106,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Flexible spending account options

Voluntary insurances

Paid time off

Flex-time schedules

Remote work options

401k plan

Employee perk programs

Relocation program for on-site work

Job summary

CannonDesign is seeking a Senior Construction Administrator to lead and develop the project team, administering construction contracts and driving risk mitigation and cost control from start to finish on large projects in Rochester, Minnesota.

You will coordinate with the Project Director, PMs, and consultants, attend site meetings, review documentation, and ensure adherence to design intent, codes, and firm policies, with relocation support for on-site presence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction or related field preferred.
• 12+ years of relevant experience in construction administration, with at least 5 years in institutional or commercial projects.
• Healthcare and Education project experience strongly preferred.
• Registration or Licensure preferred.
• LEED accreditation preferred.
• Knowledge of building codes and requirements.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Technical knowledge, coordination skills, and ability to build rapport with the project team.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Bluebeam is required.
• Familiarity with the operation of Procore is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the project team for Construction Administration on large projects.
• Identify and mitigate risks; maintain the project risk assessment process.
• Coordinate with the Project Director and Managers to assign CA resources.
• Attend site meetings and review contractor minutes.
• Review drawings and change proposals; manage RFIs and submittals.
• Ensure progress tracking, cost management, and certifications of substantial completion.
• Support knowledge capture and process improvements within the firm.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Coordination skills

Team collaboration

Rapport building

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture/Engineering/Construction or related field

Professional licensure/registration preferred

LEED accreditation preferred

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

You will be responsible for leading, developing and helping assemble the project team administering construction contracts on behalf of CannonDesign for large projects, with particular focus on constructability review, risk mitigation and cost control from start to finish of construction.This position requires consistent onsite presence at the project site inRochester, Minnesota. CannonDesign provides a relocation and temporary relocation program to support on-site presence.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Beaprime liaison between builder, client/owner,anddesign teams.
• Lead and contribute with other team members in developing andmaintainingthe project Risk Assessment process during Construction Administration. Proactivelyidentifypotential risksduring the Construction Administration process;communicate,mitigateandcollaborativelyresolve project-related issues.
• Work with overall Project Director and individual Project Managers to assign team members to various scopes of the Construction Administrationprocess.
• Manage internal Construction Administration efforts and team,both on site, remotelyin offices,working closely with Construction Administration Coordinators, Document Control and Quality Leaders.
• Guide the team to implement the firm’sConstructionAdministrationpolicies. Meet regularly with the project’s Senior Project Architect(s) and Engineering Discipline Leaders to discuss quality reviews and ongoing challengesseekingto resolve issues early.
• Attend site meetings, including but not limited to scheduling, cost management, pre-installation, and weekly meetings. Review and edit, as necessary, the official meeting minutes issued by the contractor.
• Review progress of workon site.Prepare sitevisitand other reports as contractually obligated.
• Lead,monitorand participate in the review and interpretation of construction documents, the development and issuance of documentation related to field conditions and issues, and coordination of the work with consultants and the project team.
• Lead,monitorand participate in the resolution ofproblems that arise on the construction site, development ofrecommendationsand coordination of changes to the contract documents.
• Lead,monitorand participate in tracking the changes made to documents and applyingappropriate reasoncodes and the internal cost tracking log related to changes and reason codes.
• Identifykey risk issues and engage senior project leadership and risk management teams when needed.
• Lead andmonitorthe processing, review and response to Requests for Information and Submittals.
• Review,commentand approve change proposals from the builder.
• Review construction progress,advisestatus on projectcompletionand authorize payment applications asrequired.
• Participate with the Project Technical Director and their designee in hiringofConstruction Administration team for the project.
• Contribute to the capture and reuse of institutional knowledge and process improvements within the firm focused onvery largeproject implementation and share with the Technical Leadership Group.
• Lead the monthly reporting of CA performance metrics and issues back to projectleadership, firm and client asrequired.
• Lead,monitorand participate in preparation of Certification of Substantial Completion for authorization by Architect/Engineer of Record.
• Adhere toestablishedon-site project procedures.
• Adhere to CannonDesign and construction site safety program requirements and work rules.
• Will work under the supervision of a Licensed Architect whenrequired.
• Travel asrequired.
• Perform other assigned duties.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction or related field preferred.
• Minimum of12years relevant experience in the construction administrationrequired.Institutionaland/or commercial project experience for at least the last 5 yearsrequired.
• Healthcare and Education Project experiencestronglypreferred.
• Registration or Licensure preferred.
• LEED accreditationpreferred.
• Knowledge of building codes and requirements.
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Technical knowledge, coordinationskillsand the ability to build a rapport with the project teamisessential.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Bluebeam isrequired.
• Familiarity with the operation of construction management software Procore isrequired.

The salary range for this position is $106,300 to $132,900 annually. This salary range is the range we believe is the anticipated range of possible base compensation at the timing of the posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the anticipated salary range for the position. Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses. For a general overview of our benefits, please visit our careers page at https://www.cannondesign.com/careers/benefits. Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.

• We offer a full benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage and flexible spending account options and voluntary insurances.
• We have paid time off, flex-time schedules, remote work options and a 401k plan and employee perk programs.

ABOUT OUR FIRM

CannonDesign is a design practice where strategy, experience, architecture, engineering, and social impact converge. We don’t just dream up solutions — we create and bring them to life in ways to solve some of the biggest challenges facing our clients and the society. At the heart of everything we do is Living-Centered Design, a bold commitment to using our talents to not just improve the world but to truly reshape it for the better. It’s more than a philosophy — it drives us to make a meaningful, lasting difference every day.

ABOUT WORKING HERE

• We are relentless in our pursuit of client adoration (not simply satisfaction). Consistent delivery of the best service is what we are about.
• We are committed to ensuring our practice provides equal opportunities for all employees, as we strive to connect with communities around us and focus on the future of design. We support equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts that benefit all employees through the leadership of our DEI Council, our Employee Resource Groups which are open to everyone, and other community initiatives.
• We’re about communication and transparency here. If you want to talk to someone about an idea you have, or a challenge that needs addressing, we’re ready for you.

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