Construction Administrator

Cannon Design

Rochester, Minnesota

Full Time

Posted April 27, 2026

$89k - $111k

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Job Description

This role involves construction administration for a large healthcare project, acting as a site liaison, reviewing documents, resolving on-site issues, and ensuring quality and cost control from start to finish under the supervision of a Licensed Architect.

Key Responsibilities

Represent the firm in construction administration during the project’s CA phase, focusing on quality and cost control.
Act as on-site liaison between construction managers, general contractors, clients, consultants, and project teams.
Attend and participate in site meetings related to scheduling, cost management, RFIs, and project coordination.
Review and interpret construction documents, develop sketches for field conditions, and coordinate work with consultants and the project team.
Process, review, and respond to RFIs and submittals within contractual timeframes.
Resolve on-site problems, coordinate contract bulletins, and make recommendations to leadership.
Monitor and perform periodic QA/QC site visits, including substantial presence during construction.
Coordinate with design team members to interpret and process project documents.
Prepare daily and other project reports as required by the contract.

Requirements

Must be a highly qualified professional with a minimum of 10 years of related experience in construction administration or a similar field.
Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction, or a related field.
Experience in healthcare and/or institutional projects is strongly preferred.
Knowledge of building codes and requirements.
Must have strong verbal and written communication skills.
Technical knowledge, coordination skills, and the ability to build rapport with the project team are essential.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Bluebeam software is required.
Knowledge of Procore and ACC software is required.
Must be able to perform periodic QA/QC construction site visits and have substantial onsite presence at the project site in Rochester, MN.
Must be willing to travel as required.
Work under the supervision of a Licensed Architect.
Adhere to established on-site project procedures and safety program requirements and work rules.
Perform daily and other reports as required by the contract.
Coordinate and interpret construction documents, develop and issue sketches related to field conditions, and process RFIs and submittals within contractual timeframes.
Attend site meetings including scheduling, cost management, pre-installation, RFI, and weekly Owner-Architect-Contractor meetings.
Resolve problems on the jobsite, coordinate bulletins to contract documents, and make recommendations to Sr. Construction Administration Leadership.
Prepare reports as required by the contract.
Perform periodic site visits for quality assurance and quality control.
Adhere to safety program requirements and work rules.
Complete mandatory compliance training and adhere to internal policies and the Code of Conduct as a condition of employment.