Sr. Construction Administrator

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 will perform in a Sr. Construction Administration 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. Your initial assignment will be on a 2.0+ million square foot healthcare facility at Mayo Clinic’s campus.

This position requires consistent ONSITE presence at the project site in Rochester, MN . CannonDesign provides a relocation and temporary relocation program to support on-site presence .

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Be a prime liaison between builder, client/owner, and design teams.
• Lead and contribute with other team members in developing and maintaining the project Risk Assessment process during Construction Administration. Proactively identify potential risks during the Construction Administration process; communicate, mitigate and collaboratively resolve project-related issues.
• Work with overall Project Director and individual Project Managers to assign team members to various scopes of the Construction Administration process.
• Manage internal Construction Administration efforts and team, both on site, remotely in offices, working closely with Construction Administration Coordinators, Document Control and Quality Leaders.
• Guide the team to implement the firm’s Construction Administration policies. Meet regularly with the project’s Senior Project Architect(s) and Engineering Discipline Leaders to discuss quality reviews and ongoing challenges seeking to 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 work on site. Prepare site visit and other reports as contractually obligated.
• Lead, monitor and 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, monitor and participate in the resolution of problems that arise on the construction site, development of recommendations and coordination of changes to the contract documents.
• Lead, monitor and participate in tracking the changes made to documents and applying appropriate reason codes and the internal cost tracking log related to changes and reason codes.
• Identify key risk issues and engage senior project leadership and risk management teams when needed.
• Lead and monitor the processing, review and response to Requests for Information and Submittals.
• Review, comment and approve change proposals from the builder.
• Review construction progress, advise status on project completion and authorize payment applications as required.
• Participate with the Project Technical Director and their designee in hiring of Construction Administration team for the project.
• Contribute to the capture and reuse of institutional knowledge and process improvements within the firm focused on very large project implementation and share with the Technical Leadership Group.
• Lead the monthly reporting of CA performance metrics and issues back to project leadership, firm and client as required.
• Lead, monitor and participate in preparation of Certification of Substantial Completion for authorization by Architect/Engineer of Record.
• Adhere to established on-site project procedures.
• Adhere to CannonDesign and construction site safety program requirements and work rules.
• Will work under the supervision of a Licensed Architect when required.
• Travel as required.
• Perform other assigned duties.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction or related field required.
• Minimum of 12 years relevant experience in the construction administration required. Institutional and/or commercial project experience for at least the last 5 years required.
• Healthcare and Education 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 is required.
• Familiarity with the operation of construction management software Procore is required.
• Professional business attire is required for client meetings. Examples of professional business attire include suits, ties, collared dress shirts, dresses, and skirts.
• Travel required.

The salary range for this position to be filled in the Rochester, MN area 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. 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. For a general overview of our benefits, please visit our careers page at Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.

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.

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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.

Click here to learn more about the Mayo project.