Construction Administration Team Leader

HDR

Saint Louis, MO

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Architectural Engineering, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Bidding, Budgeting, Change Management, Coaching, Construction, Construction Administration, Construction Contracts, Construction Industry Software, Construction Management, Construction Planning, Construction Projects, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Develop and Maintain Customers, Disciplinary Action, Diversity, Environmental Design, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Marketing, Mentoring, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Network Operations Center, People Management, Primavera, Professional Engineer, Project Lifecycle, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Prolog Programming Language, Purchase Orders, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Quality Management, Safety/Work Safety, Sales Closing Skills, Sustainability, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Support, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX)
LOCATION
Saint Louis, MO
POSTED
2 days ago
Construction Administration Team Lead

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures, it's about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR's Building Engineering Services Group, you'll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. From high-performance data centers driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence.

In the role of Construction Administration Team Lead, we'll count on you to:

  • Direct and coordinate work of single or multidiscipline teams throughout the construction phase of the project's lifecycle (from development and initiation to close-out)
  • Responsible for construction administration aspects of complex small to medium projects or routine large projects
  • Manage and oversee several large construction administration projects concurrently
  • Establish and maintain client relations, and be involved with marketing, contracts and site visits
  • Lead work sessions for construction admin projects (RFI's and submittal processing) and provide coaching for PM staff and discipline leads
  • Select, train, develop and manage construction administration personnel
  • Coordinate CA staffing and workload through entire project life cycle, and ensure required response times are being met
  • Support the development of Site Specific Safety Plans verifying that Health & Safety protocols are followed
  • Track financial aspects of projects, and coordinate and adjust work effort with team to ensure that work is completed within parameters of agreed-to budget and schedule
  • Work with the Accounting, Operational and Business leadership for periodic project reviews
  • Implement QA/QC procedures
  • Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

  • Preference given to local candidates
  • Experience and/or interest in sustainable design/LEED desired
  • PMP certification
  • Bachelor's degree in architecture or engineering
  • A minimum 7-year project management
  • Registered Architect or Professional Engineer
  • Ability to lead a team on Mission Critical construction projects
  • Good working knowledge of Google communication products (gDrive, Chat, Docs, Sheets, and Slides)
  • Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project)
  • Good planning and mentoring skills

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Construction Science or closely related field or equivalent work experience.
  • A minimum of 10 years of experience in various aspects of construction planning and management, including but not limited to construction contracts; document, time, cost, and quality management; change management; and site safety. estimating, bidding, preparing and administering purchase orders and subcontracts, scheduling, cost control, etc.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office
  • Experience with construction management software such as Procore, Prolog, Primavera, Bluebeam, etc.
  • Must have strong people skills and the ability to interact with the Owner, Engineer, Contractor and other project stakeholders
  • An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
  • Sponsorship (visa) for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve. Our Commitment As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

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