Construction Mechanical Coordinator

About the Job

Kent is looking for a Construction Mechanical Coordinator to be based in Bay City, Texas. The role serves as a key interface between engineering, construction contractors, and project management to ensure safe, high-quality, and efficient execution of all mechanical construction activities.

• Reports to the Construction Manager for planning, coordination, and execution oversight.
• Supports daily mechanical, civil and structural construction activities, ensuring work is performed in alignment with project specifications, drawings, and quality standards.
• Coordinates with contractors, vendors, and engineering to resolve mechanical technical queries and field-level issues.
• Conducts mechanical, civil and structural inspections for installation quality, construction readiness, and compliance with approved procedures.
• Oversees installation and construction activities associated with piping, rotating equipment, static equipment, HVAC, and mechanical packages.
• Verifies completion of construction documentation, redlines, and as-built updates.
• Supports field execution of mechanical system hydrotesting, flushing, torquing, and equipment alignment.
• Monitors contractor performance and mechanical progress, escalating risks or delays to the Construction Manager.
• Reviews construction check sheets, ITRs, and verification records to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Demonstrates strong HSSE leadership at all times and actively reinforces a “safe work always” culture.
• Participates in required HSE, permit-to-work, and procedural training.
• Submits daily construction updates, progress reporting, and documentation of completed work.
• Ensures all team members, contractors, and vendors comply with project safety expectations and mechanical installation requirements.
• Supports mechanical punch list generation, walkdowns, and closure in accordance with project standards.
• Coordinates isolations, lockout/tagout, and safe-work boundaries under direction of the Construction Lead.
• Understands requirements for equipment installation, vessel fit-out, piping fabrication, supports installation, rotating equipment alignment, and QA/QC needs.
• Supports engineering and construction teams in preparing system turnover packages and mechanical documentation for subsystem completion.
• Participates in mechanical system walkdowns, punch categorization, and readiness verification for pre-commissioning.
• Ensures all mechanical deliverables, documentation, and installation practices meet project, client, and industry standards.
• Completes assigned work scope within project schedule expectations and ensures mechanical design intent is fully implemented during construction.

• Experience: 10+ years in mechanical construction coordination, inspection, or field engineering on industrial, energy, or downstream projects.
• Knowledge/Certification:
  • Installation of static and rotating equipment
  • Mechanical and process piping systems
  • HVAC and packaged equipment
  • Equipment alignment, torquing, QA/QC verification
• Familiarity: Control of Work, PTW, and safe-work coordination in field environments.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Experience supporting mechanical system walkdowns, turnover documentation, and subsystem completion; ability to interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, isometrics, and vendor documentation.
• Communication: Clear verbal and written communication skills to ensure effective coordination with contractors, engineering teams, and project leadership.
• Behavior/
  
  Core Competencies:
  
  
  • Ability to work under pressure while maintaining professionalism and prioritizing safety.
  • Strong organizational and coordination skills with a proactive problem-solving mindset.
• HSSEQ: The employee must observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company and its clients.

• Contract Type:
  Regular, Full-Time
• Travel Required:
  
  Yes
• Relocation
  
  Required:
  
  No
• Experience Level: 10 years

We value applicants from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We are a disability-friendly employer and can make adjustments to support you during the recruitment process.