Construction Administrator

DLR Group is an integrated design firm with a promise to elevate the human experience through design. This fuels the work we do around the world and inspires our mission to improve the lives of our clients, our communities, and our planet. If this sparks your interest, you’re in the right place.

We have an opening for a Construction Administrator supporting a large project for our Healthcare client. This role could be based in the following cities:

• Boston, MA


• Cleveland, OH


• Columbus, OH

Position Summary:

As a Construction Administrator at DLR Group you will be responsible for performing field observations, inspections, review submittals, answer RFIs and perform all contract management functions during the construction phase of the project. The Construction Administrator will be familiar with and follow the requirements of the General Conditions and will be knowledgeable of the construction process. As part of our integrated design teams you will create buildings that elevate the human experience through design.

The Construction Phase brings all the predesign, design, documentation, bidding, and negotiation services to realization.

What you will do:

• Observe the construction work for conformance to drawings and specifications.


• Process the Contractor’s shop drawings, product data, and samples.


• Review the results of construction tests and inspections.


• Evaluate Contractor requests for payment.


• Handle requests for changes during construction.


• Address and resolve claims brought by the Owner or Contractor.


• Administer the completion and closeout process for the Owner.

Required Qualifications:

• At least 10 years of experience leading and working on construction projects.


• Must have a collaborative management style and strong people skills.


• Must have good communication and public speaking skills to participate in client / contractor meetings.


• Must be willing to travel on a regular basis as projects or tasks require.


• Must be able and willing to be at the project site in Detroit, MI, at least 3 days per week. All travel expenses supporting this project will be reimbursed. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering or Interior Design from an accredited program.


• Knowledgeable in the use of Revit.


• Knowledgeable in the use of Bluebeam.


• Some knowledge of construction administration software, such as Procore or Newforma.

DLR Group is an integrated design firm delivering architecture, engineering, interiors, planning, and building optimization for new builds, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects.

We are 100% employee-owned: every employee is literally invested in our clients’ success. At the core of our firm are interdisciplinary teams engaged in every step of project lifecycles. Our teams champion true collaboration, open information sharing, shared risk and reward, value-based decision making, and proficient use of technology to deliver exceptional design. We are pursuing the goals of the 2030 Challenge, the ME2040, and the SE2050, and are an initial signatory of the China Accord and the AIA 2030 Commitment.

Through our values – commitment, creativity, environmental stewardship, fun, integrity, ownership, sharing, teamwork – we elevate the human experience through design, together.

DLR Group follows a four-day in-office work model, with employees having the flexibility to work somewhere other than the office on Fridays.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.