Security Construction Administrator

IMEG Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 101,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellness programs

PTO

Job summary

IMEG Corporation seeks a Security Construction Administrator to manage security scope projects as the owner representative. Responsibilities include reviewing submittals, site visits, commissioning, and closeout, while keeping engineers informed of status and issues to ensure alignment with contract documents.

Ideal candidates have 6+ years in building design/construction or 10+ with an associate degree. Travel up to 50% is required; sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or equivalent in engineering/construction disciplines with 6+ years experience (10 preferred).
• OR: Associate degree with 10+ years in building design/construction.

Responsibilities

• Review project scope, work, and budget for contracted services.
• Coordinate with Operations Manager, PMs and design engineers to define expectations.
• Support scheduling with owners, IT, security and programming teams for security components.
• Review contract documents with contractors and issue deficiency reports.
• Prepare project closeout documents and perform final observation, testing and commissioning.
• Attend progress meetings and report proceedings.

Skills

Design process interpretation

Security system design

Data center construction knowledge

Construction knowledge

MS Office Suite

Clear written and verbal communication

Travel availability 20-50%

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (Science) in Engineering/Construction/Architecture

Associate Degree in Engineering/Construction Management or equivalent

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Overview

IMEG, one of the largest design consulting firms in the U.S., seeks a Security Construction Administrator to manage security scope projects as the owner representative. This role includes reviewing contractor submittals, conducting site visits and inspections, commissioning, and project closeout. The position requires keeping the engineer informed of project status and potential issues, and observing work to ensure progress and quality meet contract documents.

Principal Responsibilities

• Review project scope, work, and budget for contracted services.
• Meet with the Operations Manager, Project Managers, and design engineers to define expectations and the role of the Construction Administrator.
• Coordinate with the construction team for project scheduling; assist with security-specific scheduling with owners, IT, security, and programming teams; support installation of required components.
• Review contract documents with contractors, clarify and interpret them, obtain information from design engineers, and issue reports on deficiencies.
• Collect data and review change orders with the design engineer; prepare project closeout documents when needed.
• Coordinate with architects and the construction team on construction coordination issues between architectural and engineering design; document events and circumstances appropriately.
• Review applications for payment submitted by the contractor and forward to the Project Manager with recommendations for disposition.
• Prepare project closeout documents and perform final observation of the work, testing, and full commissioning including written commissioning reports.
• Attend construction progress meetings as required and report proceedings.
• Prepare an order form for owner-provided IT equipment and IP address assignments for new security devices.
• Prepare programming scripts, access code request forms, and other documentation for expansion of existing Owner-managed security equipment.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Familiarity with design processes and interpretation of architectural and engineering design documents.
• Familiarity with security system design and construction for data centers.
• Knowledge of data center design and construction techniques and tools for creating technical plans and drawings.
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and tools used in building construction or repair.
• Field experience or skilled trades experience is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal skills and proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Clear oral and written communication abilities.
• Ability to travel 20–50% with occasional overnight stays.
• This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree (Science) or Associate Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or equivalent preferred; 6 years of experience minimum, 10 years preferred in building design, consulting, or construction.
• OR:
• Associates degree or certificate in Construction Management or Engineering preferred; 10 years of experience minimum, 14 years preferred in building design, consulting, or construction.

Salary Range: $101,000–$123,000. Minimums and maximums may vary by location. Individual pay is based on experience, knowledge, and abilities. Other rewards may include annual bonuses and stock ownership options. IMEG provides health insurance, wellness programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings, holidays, and PTO. This information is provided in compliance with local laws; more details are available on our website at www.imegcorp.com.

IMEG, an employee-owned corporation, is committed to investing in employees’ futures through professional development programs and career advancement opportunities. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including PTO, flexible schedule, tuition reimbursement, and eligibility to enroll in health, dental, vision, and life insurance on the first day of employment.

Want to learn more about IMEG and our career opportunities? Visit https://www.imegcorp.com/careers/.

IMEG is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), gender, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, parental status, ethnic origin, citizenship status, marital status, military service, veteran status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. All applicants have the right to request access, correction, and deletion of their personal information; to make a request, please email [e-mail].