Construction Administrator; Chicago, IL
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Energy/Power Generation
Civil Engineering
Construction Administrator (Chicago, IL)
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We are looking for a skilled Construction Administrator to provide day-to-day oversight of construction activities for the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center (VAMC), Chicago, IL Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) Infrastructure Upgrade project. The role ensures contractor compliance with quality, schedule, and safety requirements and assists in resolving construction issues.
This position is contingent upon the award of the contract with the proposal submission due on January 20, 2026. Project duration: one year plus two option years.
Key Responsibilities- Monitor on-site construction activities and ensure conformance with project plans and specifications.
- Assist in quality assurance, safety management, and contract compliance oversight.
- Review and manage submittals, daily logs, RFIs, and change order proposals.
- Identify deficiencies or nonconformance and coordinate corrective actions.
- Track project progress against baseline schedules and provide updates to the COR.
- Participate in weekly progress meetings and maintain thorough documentation of inspections.
- Coordinate with architects, engineers, and contractors to achieve project objectives.
- Degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 5 years of construction administration experience on healthcare or complex institutional projects.
- Knowledge of construction practices, scheduling, quality assurance, cost control, and safety standards.
- Experience monitoring general and subcontractor performance.
- Strong communication, documentation, and software skills.
Planate Management Group is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, and Orlando, Florida, USA, with a technical support center in South East Asia and East Africa, that provides program management and facilities engineering services worldwide. Planate is a small business provider of planning, design, infrastructure management, technical consulting, engineering, and construction management services in support of the US Department of Defense (DOD) and its Service (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps) missions, along with other US federal agencies, all over the world.
Planate Management Group is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Benefits- Medical insurance/Dental/Vision Insurance
- 401K plan eligibility upon hire
- Health and Savings Account plan
- Life/AD&D Insurance Coverage
- Short-Term Disability Insurance Coverage
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Wellness Offering
- Training and Development
- License/Certification support
- Recognition and Rewards program
- Travel Insurance
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