Program administrator Jobs in Madison, WI

Construction Administrator

Established in 1900, Mead & Hunt is a nationally recognized professional services consulting firm. Our planning, design and construction services are available to clients across a wide variety of sectors. From architecture, aviation, food/beverage processing, and federal to transportation, water infrastructure and more, our unique methodologies deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions that elevate clients and communities.

Here at Mead & Hunt, our culture is about taking care of people, doing the right thing, and doing what makes sense. We are a flexible company that believes in giving back to our communities. We are employee-owned and support initiatives through our various employee programs. We invest in our employees and build relationships that last.

Mead & Hunt, an award-winning national architecture and engineering firm, has continued to exceed our strategic growth initiatives creating opportunity for our current and prospective team members. As a result, a full-time position is available for a Construction Administrator to join our Architecture North team while also supporting our greater Architecture & Building Engineering group. This opportunity is available at the following office locations: Madison, WI; De Pere, WI; Bloomington, MN; or Chicago, IL. Additionally, this position offers a flexible hybrid work schedule, requiring at least three days per week onsite at our office - an excellent opportunity to enjoy both in-office collaboration and remote flexibility.

Responsibilities include:

• Serving as an on-site project representative
• Mentoring team members on constructability of projects
• Overseeing construction administration tasks and performing site observations during construction
• Verifying field measurements and as-built documentation
• Preparing, reviewing, and distributing weekly and monthly project reports and meeting minutes
• Reviewing and responding to field issues/conflicts, and contractor requests for information
• Preparing and processing contractor pay applications and contract change orders
• Coordinating and monitoring subconsultant's work
• May serve as owner's representative as necessary
• Other tasks as assigned.

A valid driver's license and frequent travel (approximately 50-75%) to job sites will be required.

The successful candidate must have all the following:

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in construction management, civil engineering, architecture or related field from an accredited college or university
• At least 4 years of relevant construction experience
• At least 4 applicable certifications

OR

• Associate's degree in construction management, civil engineering, architecture or related field from an accredited college or university
• At least 6 years of relevant construction experience
• At least 4 applicable certifications

OR

• If no degree, must have at least 8 years of relevant construction experience
• At least 4 applicable certifications.

The ideal candidate will have experience in any/all of the following:

• Experience overseeing (vertical) building construction projects
• Experience with airport and federal construction projects
• Experience reviewing architectural and engineering plans and specifications
• Proficiency in the following computer programs: Bluebeam, Bluebeam Revu, MS Office Suite, Newforma, other Construction Administration Platforms
• OSHA 10, OSHA 30, Confined Space Training, other Safety Training
• Experience or familiarity with generative AI-driven tools, platforms, or systems (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini) to enhance productivity, automate tasks, and reduce errors.

At Mead & Hunt we shape the future by putting people first. If you have strong communication and organizational skills, are self-motivated, and can work well both independently and as part of a team, we can help you grow your career working with industry experts on exciting projects.

Why Mead & Hunt?

• Strong Company Culture
• Robust Career Advancement, Training, & Growth Opportunities
• Employee-Owned Firm
• Flexible Schedules
• Diverse Skillsets, One Company
• Impressive Benefits Package

Mead & Hunt proudly offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, paid sick leave, parental leave, a 401K plan with a generous company match, life and disability insurance, and an employee assistance program.

Mead & Hunt will not sponsor a visa (H-1B, etc.) for this position.

Hourly Rate Range: $40.00 to $58.00 per hour Actual compensation may vary due to other factors such as: experience, skill set or location.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment screening requirements.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.