Construction Supervisor

Vacancy Overview

Mechanical Construction Supervisor/Coordinator – La Porte, TX

Our client is seeking a Mechanical Construction Supervisor/Coordinator to work within their facilities located in La Porte, TX, for an initial 6‑month assignment.

The Construction Supervisors/Coordinators are the client’s Engineering representatives on capital projects. They report directly to the client’s Corporate Engineering Manager of Construction or Construction Managers and indirectly to the client’s Project Leader or Capital Managers for capital projects. The Supervisors/Coordinators are responsible for checking all contractor installations to ensure they comply with engineering drawings, specifications, client’s requirements, latest applicable code requirements, and that work is executed in a professional and quality manner.

They report capital project progress and problems to the Project Engineer or Project Manager and must have a thorough knowledge of all construction drawings, specifications and standards.

• Monitoring construction work for safe work practices, monitoring quality and compliance with project requirements, performing Job Observations.
• Ensuring that the client’s Safety Rules and Regulations are observed.
• Monitoring construction progress and reporting potential delays.
• Witnessing special tests such as weld NDE/radiographs, hydrotests, loop checks, load tests, electrical testing, equipment alignments, etc.
• Coordinating inspection / QA operations with plant operations.
• Documenting all quality surveillance and test results.

• Proven experience in mechanical construction supervision or coordination within industrial facilities.
• Experience working in operating plants (brownfield environments) on capital projects.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems such as piping, pressure vessels, exchangers, rotating and static equipment.
• Knowledge of applicable mechanical codes and standards (ASME, API, etc.).
• Familiarity with QA/QC processes, inspection protocols, and construction testing activities.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and standards.
• Strong safety awareness and confidence enforcing safety and quality requirements in the field.
• Effective communicator capable of working across contractors, engineering, and operations teams.

• Experience supporting owner/operator organizations (chemical, petrochemical, refining, or similar).
• Prior experience acting in an owner’s representative or construction oversight role.
• Background working with EPC contractors on capital projects.