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Position Summary
GDM-AE, Inc. is staffing for federal healthcare construction and design support work at active healthcare facilities in Palo Alto, CA.
The Construction Administrator performs office management, clerical, and word processing functions in support of operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform office management, clerical, and word processing functions in support of Program, Project, and Construction Managers.
- Maintain project files, correspondence, meeting minutes, and document control logs.
- Process invoices, time sheets, travel documentation, and routine project paperwork.
- Support meeting scheduling, agenda preparation, and follow-up tracking.
- Apply Microsoft Office, document control systems, and standard administrative tools daily.
Qualifications
- A four-year degree in architecture, engineering, construction technology or construction management.
- At least 3 years of relevant construction-management experience.
- Three additional years of construction-management experience can substitute for the degree.
- Valid PMP certification.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Document control and project administrative support experience.
- Healthcare, federal, or hospital project experience preferred.
Federal Contract Requirements
- Some local travel within the Dublin service area is part of normal duties.
- Tier 1 Low Risk / Non-Sensitive background investigation (NACI / SF-85) required prior to assignment.
- Must abide by all client facility rules, security procedures, and safety regulations.
- Employees represent themselves as contracted personnel, not federal employees, and do not perform inherently governmental functions.
Location
On-site, Dublin, GA.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range: $70,000-$90,000
- Full premium paid health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) match
- PTO
About Us
GDM-AE, Inc. is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business providing full-service architecture and engineering solutions for federal agencies nationwide. We focus on complex design, renovation, and infrastructure modernization projects, with a strong track record in healthcare systems. Our work strengthens critical facilities and delivers lasting impact for the communities they serve.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in construction administrator jobs.
- 3 to 10 years of construction administration or project management experience on commercial projects
- Proficiency reviewing shop drawings, submittals, RFIs, and change orders against contract documents
- Experience with project management software such as Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, or Newforma
- Bachelor's degree in architecture, construction management, civil engineering, or a related field
- Familiarity with AIA contract documents and standard construction administration procedures
- Architectural licensure (AIA) or progress toward licensure preferred for design-side CA roles
Tips for Your Construction Administrator Job Search
Quantify your submittal and RFI volume
Hiring managers want to see scale. Describe how many submittals you managed per project, how quickly you turned around RFIs, and how many concurrent contracts you administered. Numbers make your experience concrete and comparable to other candidates.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists construction administrator openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Align your resume to the delivery method
Owners, GCs, and design firms each value different CA experience. Call out whether your background is design-side CA, construction management at-risk, or CM-as-agent so hiring managers immediately see the fit for their project delivery model.
Filter openings by contract type handled
Search for postings that name the contract forms you know, whether AIA documents, ConsensusDocs, or owner-developed agreements. Matching your contract experience to the listing signals you can step in without a steep learning curve on documentation.
Prepare a field observation portfolio
Bring two or three project closeout examples to interviews: a punch list you resolved, a nonconforming work log, or a substantial completion package. Concrete artifacts show you understand field-to-contract accountability, not just office coordination.
Negotiate around project phase, not just title
If an offer feels light on compensation, make the case using project phase and complexity. CA work on a phased occupied renovation or a fast-track design-build carries different risk than straightforward new construction, and that distinction supports a stronger ask.
Construction Administrator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most construction administrators?
The companies hiring the most construction administrators right now include E4H, Moregroup, and McMillan| Pazdan | Smith, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Openings are concentrated at architecture and engineering firms, large general contractors, and public agencies managing capital programs.
How many construction administrator jobs are remote?
About 33% of construction administrator openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the field-observation requirements that keep most CA roles at least partially site-dependent. Document control, submittal review, and contract coordination tasks are the sub-areas most likely to be performed remotely.
How do you become a construction administrator?
Start with a degree in architecture, construction management, or civil engineering, then build field exposure through project engineer or assistant PM roles where you handle submittals, RFIs, and punch lists. Pursue AIA contract document training and, if you're on the design side, advance your licensure. CA roles reward candidates who can read construction documents fluently and communicate clearly between the design team and the contractor.
Can you get a construction administrator job with little experience?
Entry-level CA roles do exist, typically titled project coordinator or CA intern, and they focus on submittal logging, meeting minutes, and document control rather than independent contract interpretation. Candidates with internship site exposure, familiarity with Procore or a similar platform, and a solid understanding of construction drawings move to the front of the line even without full-time CA history.
What does the construction administrator interview process look like?
Most CA interviews include an initial HR screen, a technical round with a project manager or principal focused on how you handle RFIs, contractor disputes, and nonconforming work, and often a scenario or case-study discussion. Design firms frequently ask about licensure status and your experience interpreting contract language, while GC-side roles lean heavily on scheduling coordination and change order management examples.
Where can I find and apply to construction administrator jobs?
You can find and apply to construction administrator jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find the roles that match your experience and apply directly to each listing without leaving the platform.
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