Construction Administrator

CannonDesign

Construction Administrator overseeing construction contracts at Mayo Clinic’s campus. Liaising between construction managers, clients, and design teams throughout the project lifecycle.

Posted 6/23/2026full-timeRochester • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $88,600 - $110,700 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Be a daily, on-site liaison between construction managers/general contractors, client/owner, owner’s consultants and AE teams. Attend site meetings include scheduling, cost management, pre-installation, RFI, and weekly Owner/Architect/Contractor meetings as required.
Review and interpret construction documents and develop and issue sketches related to field conditions and issues, coordinate the work with consultants, owner’s consultants and the project team.
Process, review and answer Request for Information and submittals within the contractual timeframes.
Resolve problems which arise on the jobsite, coordinate bulletins to the contract documents, make recommendations, and consult Sr. Construction Administration Leadership on all issues related to the project.
Monitor, review, and process closeout submittals and perform periodic QA/QC construction site visits, including substantial presence at the construction site.
Coordinate with the Design team members as needed to interpret and process the documents noted above.
Prepare daily and other reports as required by the contract.
Perform as an integral member of the internal construction administration efforts and team.
Adhere to established on-site project procedures.
Adhere to safety program requirements and work rules.
Will work under the supervision of a Licensed Architect.
Perform other assigned duties.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum Bachelor’s in Architecture, Engineering, Construction or related field required.
10+ years of related experience required. Healthcare and/or Institutional 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 required.
Knowledge of Procore and ACC 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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Flexible spending account options
Voluntary insurances
Paid time off
Flex-time schedules
Remote work options
401k plan
Employee perk programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

construction managementcost managementQA/QCbuilding codesRFI processingsubmittal reviewsketch developmentproject closeouttechnical knowledgecoordination skills

Soft Skills

communication skillsproblem-solvingteam collaborationrapport buildingorganizational skillsleadershipattention to detailadaptabilitytime managementinterpersonal skills

Certifications

Bachelor’s in ArchitectureBachelor’s in EngineeringBachelor’s in ConstructionLEED accreditationRegistration or Licensure