What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Administrator position at CannonDesign?
If you think your skills, experience and aspirations make you a good match for this position, we encourage you to apply. This role is a temporary position for approximately 12 months, based remotely in the Oswego, NY area.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The successful candidate must be a highly qualified professional, performing in a Construction Administration role representing the firm/project to the 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 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.
HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED
- Minimum 8 years of related experience required.
- Current Registration or Licensure preferred.
- 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.
- Knowledge of Procure, Revit and Document Control Software is preferred.
The salary range for this position to be filled in the Oswego, NY area is $86,000 to $107,500 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 https://www.cannondesign.com/careers/benefits. 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 is equitable for all employees, representative of the communities around us – and focused on the future of design. We advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts through the leadership of our DEI Council, Employee Resource Groups and other community advocacy 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 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.
Salary : $86,000 - $107,500
