Construction Administrator

About Us

John W. Danforth Company, one of the largest mechanical contractors in the Northeast, is growing! We believe our people are our greatest asset and invest in training, career development, employee engagement, and team support. We are committed to delivering industry-leading experiences for our customers across commercial and industrial HVAC, plumbing, refrigeration, advanced technology manufacturing, process piping, fabrication, mission-critical environments, and energy performance projects, backed by comprehensive service maintenance and repair.

Job Summary

As a Construction Administrator at John W. Danforth Company, you will be responsible for reviewing and analyzing project documents, submittals, and design plans throughout the preconstruction and construction phases. This role ensures that quality, cost, and scope align with the project owner’s expectations while maintaining adherence to timelines and overall project objectives.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers with the preparation, review, and processing of submittals, RFIs, shop drawings, MWBE reporting, and QA/QC documentation.

• Prepare and manage project documentation and requests for both new and ongoing projects.

• Support communication and coordination with subcontractors and vendors.

• Facilitate and maintain documentation for project startup and closeout phases.

• Collect, prepare, and update Operations and Maintenance (O&M) manuals, testing documentation, and quality control reports.

• Process and manage certified payroll documentation for compliance requirements.

• Provide administrative and operational support to project team members as needed.

Qualifications

• Construction industry experience required, preferably in construction administration, project coordination, or a related role.

• Recent graduates with a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a closely related field will also be considered.

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.

• Strong phone and interpersonal communication skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, and Word).

• Excellent organizational and written/verbal communication skills.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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Geographic Disclosure

Compensation Range : $50,000-$70,000

Other Compensation : Bonus eligible

Benefits : We are committed to providing employees a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with health savings and flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, a 401(k) Savings Plan, and an Employee Assistance Program.

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Job Locations US-NY-Victor

ID 2026-50353

Company John W. Danforth Company

Category Operations Services

Position Type Full-Time

Location Type Onsite

Posted Date 2 weeks ago (8/10/2026 10:00 AM)