Field Construction Administrator | Austin, TX

Field Construction Administrator | Austin, TX

IMEG is hiring a Field Construction Administrator in Austin, Texas to provide on-site construction observation and serve as a key point of coordination between contractors, engineers, and the broader project team. This role supports in-office engineering teams by monitoring field conditions, sharing project status updates, and helping keep work aligned with contract documents, with a focus on data center work.

You willmaintaindaily site presence, document progress and issues, track project communicationsand revisions, and help address field conflicts as they arise. The role also supports coordination across industrial and manufacturing projects by working closely with architects, engineers, subcontractors, and clients throughout construction.

At a Glance

Location:Austin, TX, Savannah, GA, Boulder, CO, Tampa Bay, FL, Roberta, AL

Discipline:Construction Administration

Markets:Industrial; Manufacturing; MEP

Ownership:100% employee-owned (ESOP)

Travel:Up to 100%

Work Schedule:full time remote

Sponsorship:Not available

What You'll Do

• Provide on-site presence torepresentthe owner's interest in the project

• Perform site observations during construction and provide information to contractors and engineers as requested

• Keep design engineers informed of project status, potential problems, and liability issues

• Observe work through meetings and daily site presence to confirm progress and workmanship align with contract documents

• Coordinate with architects, engineers, subcontractors, and other stakeholders to support project objectives

• Document meeting minutes and prepare daily reports on construction status, schedule delays, issues, workflow, upcoming work, and inspections

• Review, clarify, and interpret contract documents, and obtain information from design engineers as needed

• Issue and track reportsregardingproject deficiencies

• Coordinate with the architect and design engineer on construction coordination issues, and record and document events and circumstances

• Track the latest drawings and confirm contractors are using corrected revisions

• Track RFI and submittal completion by the design team, and communicate with the design team and field to address critical path items first

• Assistwith resolving construction issues and conflicts, support project closeout documentation, ensure compliance with codes and standards, enforce safety protocols, and prepare reports and progress summaries for senior management and clients

What You'll Bring

Required

Education and Experience

Qualifications (one of the following):

• 1 year of experience minimumrequired, 3 preferred, in the building design consulting or construction industry; Field experience or skilled trades a plus

OR

• Associates degree, or certificate, in Construction Management or Engineering preferred. 4 years of experience minimumrequired, 6 preferred, in the construction industry thatdirectly relatesto this job description; Field experience or skilled trades a plus

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to travel 100% and work onsite at assigned project locations, including extended overnight and long-term stays. Employees will be assigned to a project site and are expected to live and work in the project area until their next project assignment

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to think critically and adapt to changing circumstances

• Exceptional organizational and time-management abilities, with a keen attention to detail

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely to individuals or groups

• Must be familiar with design processes and interpretation of architectural and engineering design documents including but not limited to structural, mechanical, civil, and electrical

• Knowledge of design and construction principles, technical drawings, construction methods, materials, and safety regulations applicable to building and infrastructure projects

• Proficient with MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook

• Valid driver's licenserequired. Must be able to pass a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) background check and travel to construction sites as necessary to support project and business operations

• Ability toacquirea valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Card within 90 daysof employment

• Complete Miner Safety Health Administration (MSHA) training within 30-days of employment

Preferred

• Bachelor’s Degree (Science) preferred in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or equivalent

• Field experience or skilled trades a plus

• Proficiencyin project management software and tools preferred

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to sit, walk, stand, talk, see, hear, and lift objects up to 25 pounds

• Required to drive, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, reach with hands or arms, and grasp or pull

• Will have exposure to outside weather conditions and loud noises

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

About the Team

• Mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and technology design for complex buildings

• Deep portfolios in education, healthcare, mission-critical, and industrial markets

• National technical resources paired with local project relationships

• Recent work includes U.S. Environmental Protection Agency / Ann Arbor, MI / National Vehicle and Fuel Emissions Laboratory / Energy Savings Performance Contract Design Oversight and Construction Follow-on Services,FSU / Social Justice Museum

Bring Your Career to IMEG

Apply today and bring your field coordination, construction observation, and problem-solving skills to work thatsupportscritical projects and strong project outcomes.