Project Specialist-Construction Administration - Technology Systems

MCE; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 78,500 - 110,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Disability & Life Insurance

401(k) with match

Paid community service day

Floating holiday

Flexible hybrid work

Parking allowance or bus pass

Job summary

Michaud Cooley Erickson, a full-service engineering firm, is seeking a Project Specialist in Construction Administration for Technology Systems. The role leads the construction phase, works with the project manager, reviews submittals, and documents progress while coordinating field changes with the design team.

The position requires a degree in technology/electrical/construction administration and at least four years of relevant building systems experience, with proficiency in Microsoft Office

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in technology, electrical, construction administration, or similar field.
• At least 4 years of related building systems industry experience.
• Microsoft Office Suite experience.

Responsibilities

• Represents MCE in a professional manner at construction meetings.
• Accurately reviews contractor submittals for compliance with construction documents.
• Produces field observation reports that reflect construction progress and identify deficiencies that do not comply with the construction documents.
• Coordinates design changes needed with the design team when field conditions require a deviation from the construction documents.
• Actively mentors less experienced construction administration specialists to advance into new roles within the firm.
• Promotes, uses, and trains others in using the master tools and standards.
• On routine projects where MCE is the prime consultant, leads the construction phase meetings and manages the meeting agendas and meeting minutes.
• Manages an accurate construction change log.
• Investigates and resolves construction phase issues and responds to RFI’s, including coordinating with the design team when required.

Skills

Construction administration

Project coordination

Leadership

Field observation

RFI coordination

Mentoring

Submittals review

Meeting facilitation

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in technology, electrical, construction administration, or similar field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

MCE-Project Specialist-Construction Administration-Technology Systems

Michaud Cooley Erickson is a full-service engineering firm providing high quality mechanical, electrical, lighting, fire protection, security, technology systems and energy management solutions for our clients, as well as unprecedented commissioning to facilitate efficient operations. We are a thriving culture with sustainable growth opportunities providing Innovative Engineering with Impactful Experiences.

Job Type: Full-time

Job Summary

The role of Project Specialist – Construction Administration-Technology Systems is responsible for leading the construction phase portion of a project. This role works independently under the project manager and engineer of record on routine projects and ensures that projects are installed according to the requirements in design documents.

Responsibilities

• Represents MCE in a professional manner at construction meetings.
• Accurately reviews contractor submittals for compliance with construction documents.
• Produces field observation reports that reflect construction progress and identify deficiencies that do not comply with the construction documents.
• Coordinates design changes needed with the design team when field conditions require a deviation from the construction documents.
• Actively mentors less experienced construction administration specialists to advance into new roles within the firm.
• Promotes, uses, and trains others in using the master tools and standards.
• On routine projects where MCE is the prime consultant, leads the construction phase meetings and manages the meeting agendas and meeting minutes.
• Manages an accurate construction change log.
• Investigates and resolves construction phase issues and responds to RFI’s, including coordinating with the design team when required.

Requirements

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in technology, electrical, construction administration, or similar field of study from an accredited university or college
• At least 4 years of related building systems industry experience
• Microsoft Office Suite of products experience

Benefits

• Great Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits
• Employer paid short term/long term disability and life insurance.
• 401(k) with generous employer match
• Paid community service day and floating holiday
• Flexible workplace options-in office and hybrid
• Monthly parking allowance or bus pass

Salary Range: $78,500 - $110,800 annually.

Individual employee compensation is determined with a wide variety of factors, including but not limited to, experience, education, knowledge, skills, geography, and performance. Depending on the position offered, employee may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as annual incentives.

Sponsorship is not available. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

MCE is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

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