Construction Administrator

Summary

Join CannonDesign as a Construction Administrator for a 12-month temporary, remote position based in the Oswego, NY area. You will serve as the primary liaison between construction managers, clients, and design teams. Responsibilities include managing the construction administration team, reviewing documents, resolving site issues, monitoring project closeout, and preparing reports. This role requires 8+ years of relevant experience, strong communication skills, and familiarity with relevant software. Preferred qualifications include current registration or licensure and knowledge of specific software programs. CannonDesign offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, flexible schedules, remote work options, a 401k plan, and employee perk programs.

Requirements

• Minimum 8+ years of related experience required
• Knowledge of building codes and requirements
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills
• Technical knowledge, business acumen, coordination skills and the ability to build a rapport with the project team is essential
• Must be able to perform work with minimal oversight and a high degree of latitude
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Bluebeam required

Responsibilities

• Be the prime liaison between construction managers/general contractors, client/owner and AE teams
• Attend site meetings include scheduling, cost management, pre-installation, and bi-weekly meetings
• Manage internal Construction Administration team and day-to-day tasks
• Attend site meetings include scheduling, cost management, pre-installation, and bi-weekly meetings
• Review and interpret construction documents and develop and issue sketches required to correct field conditions and issues, coordinate the work with consultants and the project team
• Process, review and answer Request for Information and Submittals
• Resolve problems which arise on the jobsite, coordinate bulletins to the contract documents, make recommendations, and consult client/owner on all issues related to the project
• Monitor, review, and process closeout submittals and perform periodic field observation visits, including substantial presence at the construction site
• Review payment applications and cost proposals
• Prepare daily and other reports
• Adhere to established on-site project procedures
• Adhere to safety program requirements and work rules
• Will work under the supervision of a Licensed Architect when required
• Perform other assigned duties

Preferred Qualifications

• Current Registration or Licensure preferred
• Knowledge of Procure, Revit and Document Control Software is preferred

Benefits

• 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