Security Construction Administrator

Construction Administrator | Chicago, IL 100% Employee-Owned
· Big-firm resources, local-team relationships, ONE IMEG cultureIMEG is hiring a Construction Administrator in Chicago, IL. This role performs site observations during construction, provides information requested by contractors, and keeps the engineer informed of project status and potential problems or liability issues.

You will coordinate with project teams, contractors, architects, and clients to support construction administration from contract-document review through project closeout. The team brings together expertise in security design and consulting, healthcare technology, and building intelligence integration.

At a Glance

Location:

Chicago, IL;
Austin, TX;
Dallas, TX;
Indianapolis, IN;
Kansas City, MO;
Louisville, KY;
Madison, WI;
Naperville, IL;
Peoria, IL;
Rock Island, IL;
St. Louis, MODiscipline:
Construction Administration Markets:
Education;
Institutional; MEPOwnership: 100% employee-owned (ESOP)
Travel:
Up to 20-50%

Work Schedule:

Full-time hybrid

Sponsorship:
Not available

What You'll Do
· Review project scope, contracted-services budgets, and expectations with operations, project managers, and design engineers.
· Prepare work schedules and time projections, coordinating work with the Construction Supervisor and design engineers.
· Review, clarify, and interpret contract documents with contractors and obtain design-engineer input as needed.
· Observe construction through meetings and site visits to assess progress and workmanship against contract documents.
· Keep the engineer informed of project status, potential problems, and liability issues.
· Issue deficiency reports and document project events and circumstances.
· Collect data, review change orders with the design engineer, and prepare project closeout documents.
· Coordinate with architects and design engineers on construction coordination issues between architectural and engineering design.
· Review contractor payment applications and forward recommendations to the Project Manager.
· Assist the client with final observations and collect required contractor documentation at project completion.
· Attend construction progress meetings as required in the service contract and report proceedings.

What You'll Bring Required Education
· Bachelor’s Degree (Science) or Associate Degree preferred in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or equivalent OR
· Associates degree, or certificate, in Construction Management or Engineering preferred Experience
· 6 years of experience minimum required, 10 preferred, in the building design consulting or construction industryOR
· 10 years of experience minimum required, 14 preferred, in the building design consulting or construction industry

Required Skills/Abilities
· Must be familiar with design processes and interpretation of architectural and engineering design documents
· Knowledge of design and construction techniques, tools, and principals involved in production of technical plans and drawings
· Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of buildings and structures
· Strong interpersonal skills
· Proficient with MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook
· Ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups
· Ability to travel 20-50% with occasional overnight stays Preferred
· Field experience or skilled trades a plus About the Team
· Our integrated team brings together expertise in security design and consulting, healthcare technology, and building intelligence integration to provide comprehensive consulting and design support across the AEC industry.
· Working collaboratively across multiple market sectors, the team helps…