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Construction Administration Consultant

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60601, USA
Listing for: Mission Critical Partners
Full Time position Listed on 2026-11-14
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Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 70000 - 100000 USD Yearly USD 70000.00 100000.00 YEAR

Job Description & How to Apply Below

The Construction Administrator provides construction administration and technical coordination for mission-critical public safety facilities, including 911 centers, emergency operations centers, real-time crime centers, courts and other public safety grade facilities. This position monitors construction progress and evaluates observed work for general conformance with contract documents and project requirements. The position supports technology and infrastructure installation, field observations, construction documentation, testing, and closeout to help achieve the client’s operational and project requirement

The role requires a professional commitment to success by embracing and living our core values of Persistence, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Prudence.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Support public safety facility construction through occupancy and closeout
  • Review drawings, specifications, system dependencies, and installation sequencing
  • Conduct site observations; document deficiencies and corrective recommendations
  • Review submittals, shop drawings, and substitutions within MCP’s scope
  • Coordinate RFI responses, design clarifications and change orders
  • Evaluate technology changes for operational, cost, and schedule impacts
  • Coordinate cabling, network pathways, audiovisual, security, radio, and console installations
  • Coordinate technology interfaces with power, cooling, and grounding systems
  • Participate in construction meetings; track decisions and action items
  • Maintain project records; monitor schedules, budgets, and unresolved risks
  • Support commissioning, acceptance testing, and punch-list resolution
  • Review closeout documentation to support owner acceptance
  • Support migration, cutover, and occupancy readiness while maintaining critical services
  • Maintain client relationships, share expertise, and review deliverable quality
  • Travel as required for construction meetings, site observations, testing, and closeout activities
  • Perform other duties as assigned
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • This job has no supervisory responsibilities
QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Facilities Management, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience
  • Three or more years of experience supporting construction administration, facilities, engineering, or technology infrastructure projects
  • Experience with public safety, emergency communications, data centers, or other mission-critical facilities
  • Ability to read construction drawings and specifications and understand submittals, RFIs, change orders, field reports, and project closeout processes
  • Working knowledge of structured cabling, grounding and bonding, technology systems, and supporting power and cooling infrastructure
  • Familiarity with applicable codes and standards, including TIA/BICSI, NFPA, and Motorola R56, as relevant to assigned projects
  • Experience with Bluebeam Revu, Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, or similar construction management tools, and Microsoft Office applications
  • Strong organizational, writing, communication, and problem-solving skills; ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
  • Ability to safely work in active construction environments and meet applicable client background screening and CJIS training requirements
  • Valid driver’s license and ability to travel for project assignments
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Construction or project management certification such as CCCA, CDT, CCM, CAPM, or PMP; RCDD or PSP certification.
  • Experience with commissioning, systems integration, technology migration, and work in occupied public safety facilities.
  • Familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit, Blue Beam, and Procore.
  • Consulting experience and knowledge of public safety operations and communications system.
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