Senior Mechanical Construction Administration Lead
Joining Arup
At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.
You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.
We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Construction Administration Lead to join our South team. Based in the Houston office, this role will play a critical part in delivering some of the most impactful projects in the area. You will be a key member of our engineering design and construction administration team, as well as our industry leading commissioning team, helping ensure design quality, multidisciplinary coordination, and team member alignment.
Notable projects include:
· Lyndon B Johnson – Replacement Hospital
· CommonSpirit Health - McNair Hospital Expansion
· MD Anderson – 1 Patient Care Building
· Houston Airport System – Central Utility Plant
The Opportunity
· Lead construction administration on major projects across sectors including healthcare, science, higher education, transportation, and commercial.
· Provide multi-disciplinary CA support by coordinating timely and consistent responses to RFIs, submittals, inspection reports, and construction schedules.
· Conduct in-house design reviews and supply constructability feedback to design teams; support BIM processes and identify coordination opportunities.
· Build and distribute standard methodologies for a diverse CA team, emphasizing mentorship, growth, and digital tools.
· Represent Arup in OAC/CA meetings; collaborate closely with subcontractors and stakeholders to address site constraints and facilitate design coordination.
· Manage client relationships during the construction and post-occupancy phase and lead new project opportunities with the business leader during post-occupancy
Support commissioning activities and provide measurement and verification services as needed.
· Coordinate internal CA meetings to review deliverables and schedule forecasts; coordinate staffing based on construction progress.
· Drive teamwork across Arup offices to ensure alignment with design standards and regional delivery practices.
· Manage all aspects of work for Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ), including achievement and acceptance testing coordination.
Is this role right for you?
· Minimum 10 years of experience in construction administration, commissioning, or retro-commissioning.
· Confirmed ability to lead and deliver projects while fostering client relationships and generating repeat business.
· Strong knowledge of mechanical systems and general understanding of all building systems.
· Experience mentoring teams and influencing through industry engagement.
· Sector experience in higher education, healthcare, science, government, or transportation projects.
· Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Construction Management.
· Professional Engineering (PE) license in the U.S.
· PE license or commissioning qualification (e.g., CCP, CxA, BCxP)
Please note that all applicants must apply directly via the job portal. If this role is not quite what you are looking for, but you are interested in other opportunities for a future with purpose, please sign up to our Talent Community, where you will be kept up to date with roles suitable for you to shape a better world.
The Benefits – What we offer you
At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together. Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.
We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.
Benefits that Work - At Arup, we have a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families while keeping costs low. These benefits provide health and welfare security for you as well as paid time off for rest and renewal. As a member of Arup, everyone shares in our success through a global profit share scheme (payments are dependent on the firm’s financial performance). Our Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually) provides an opportunity for you to share in the success of the Firm. As a valued employee of Arup, you can also choose to participate in our 401(k) plan with up to 10% company match to help you save for your future
Flexible Working - We believe that flexible arrangements create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people. Options for alternative schedules and the ability to work outside of the office for a portion of your workweek are available
Hiring Range - The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in Houston Angeles is $129,000 to $150,000 per year. This range is commensurate with experience, educational background, and skill level. Benefits are not included in the base salary. Please note hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of Houston will differ.
Life at Arup – Different People, Shared Values
Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.
Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.