Construction Project Administrator
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Construction Project Administrator at CannonDesign administers construction contracts on behalf of the firm during the construction administration phase, acting as an on-site liaison between contractors, owners, and design teams. Day-to-day work involves reviewing construction documents, handling RFIs and submittals, monitoring quality and cost control, and conducting site visits, using tools like
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 represent 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 include 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
- Bachelor’s in Architecture, Engineering, Construction or related field preferred.
- 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.
For a general overview of our benefits, please visit our careers page at
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’s who we are, and 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.
Please note that candidates can only apply to our positions on our company Careers site. It's not uncommon for scammers to create positions that look legitimate on other sites; never enter your information or apply for CannonDesign positions on any platform. Should an issue arise that you feel we should be aware of, please contact us. Please provide your resume and portfolio when applying.
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.
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- Do you have a current employment agreement that includes a non-compete and/or non solicitation restrictions?
- Do you have a minimum of 8+ years' related experience?
- Do you hold an active or expired professional license?
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- Do you require sponsorship to work in the United States now or in the future?
- If selected for this role, do you intend to begin or continue any outside employment, self-employment, freelance work, board position, or other business affiliation while employed by CannonDesign?
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