Design & Construction Project Administrator

Support Purpose-Driven Building Design as a Design & Construction Project Administrator — Help Bring Innovative Spaces to Life

Are you highly organized, detail-oriented, and energized by supporting projects that shape the places where people live, work, learn, and gather? Do you enjoy keeping teams aligned, documentation on track, and project details moving smoothly from design through delivery?

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Design & Construction Project Administrator to join our Architecture & Structural Team in Albany, NY. In this role, you will provide essential administrative and coordination support for building design projects across a variety of public and private markets, helping project managers, architects, engineers, and technical teams stay organized, responsive, and aligned with client expectations. This is an excellent opportunity to support meaningful design and construction initiatives while contributing to spaces that are functional, resilient, and built to serve communities for years to come.

• Support project managers, architects, engineers, and technical teams with day-to-day administrative and coordination activities to keep projects organized and moving forward
• Assist with scheduling, tracking tasks, and monitoring project progress against established goals, timelines, and budgets
• Prepare, organize, and distribute project documentation including reports, meeting minutes, correspondence, and presentations
• Coordinate project meetings by scheduling sessions, preparing agendas, recording minutes, and tracking action items
• Facilitate communication across internal teams, clients, and external partners to support collaboration and alignment
• Help identify potential project risks or issues and support project teams with tracking and resolution efforts
• Maintain accurate project records, design documentation, construction administration materials, and client-facing deliverables

• Associate’s degree in Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in project administration or coordinator roles in the construction industry required
• Knowledge of construction administration or building project management
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and knowledge of project management software
• Experience with project management tools (Newforma preferred)
• Excellent organizational, communication, and documentation skills with close attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• A collaborative mindset with a desire to learn and grow within project management support functions

• Contribute to building design projects that support communities, enhance everyday spaces, and create lasting impact
• Work alongside architects, structural engineers, designers, and project managers in a highly collaborative environment
• Support a diverse portfolio of public and private projects, from educational and municipal facilities to healthcare, housing, industrial, and community-focused spaces

Curious about the impactful work our Architecture & Structural team is doing? Discover how CHA is helping shape innovative, resilient, and high-performing spaces by visiting: CHA Building Design.

$28.84 - $36.05

Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards. 

At CHA, we work every day to create solutions, help people, and improve our world, committed to creating and fostering excellence in our diverse and highly talented teams. Our teams continually strive to find better ways – always searching, never settling – to achieve extraordinary results. Our values around hiring, training, and community engagement reflect a company culture that is inclusive and forward leaning, always pushing the limits of what is possible.

We as an organization celebrate the values of inclusion and equality, and advocate for the full participation of all people in an environment free of discrimination. To support these values, we invite all qualified applicants to be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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