Sub-Fabrication Project Coordinator

Lexicon offers a unique combination of capabilities. Our services include construction management, fabrication, erection, mechanical installation, and plant maintenance for heavy industrial, commercial, and roadway projects, as well as a full spectrum of golf course construction and management services.

The Sub-Fabrication Project Coordinator serves as an extension of the Project Manager in the oversight of steel fabrication performed by subcontractors (“sub-fabricators”) and is responsible for management of sub-fabrication from the submittal stage to fabrication completion and delivery of materials.

Core Competencies

• Interfaces with Project Manager and necessary departments to assist in the scheduling of work and materials to and from sub-fabricators.
• Coordinates shipping schedules and load arrangements between sub-fabricator and jobsite or Prospect Steel facilities.
• Provides input and direction to aid in the preparation and maintenance of all sub-fabrication backlogs and schedules.
• Acts as the conduit for information flowing between the Project Manager and the sub-fabricators while working closely with the Purchasing and Production Control departments.
• Tracks, understands and reports on sub-fabricator’s adherence to the project schedule.
• Works with Project Team and Quality Assurance department to expedite corrective action resolutions for non-conforming items.
• Ensures that the proper drawings are being utilized in the sub-fabricator’s plant.
• Works closely with Project Team on efficiently incorporating changes to the sub-fabricator’s scope of work to minimize cost and schedule impacts.
• Reports status of materials, fabrication and any variation in scheduled activities.
• Assists in activities required to close out sub-fabricator contracts on a project.

Organizing - Can pull resources (people, funding, material, support) to get things done; can orchestrate multiple activities at once to accomplish a goal; uses resources effectively and efficiently; arranges information and files in a useful manner.

Process Management - Good at figuring out the processes necessary to get things done; knows how to organize people and activities; understands how to separate and combine tasks into efficient work flow; knows what to measure and how to measure it; can see opportunities for synergy and integration where others cannot; can simplify complex processes; gets more out of fewer resources.

Managing and Measuring Work - Clearly assigns responsibility for tasks and decisions; sets clear objectives and measures; monitors process, progress, and results; designs feedback loops into work.

Customer Focus - Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.

Directing Others - Is good at establishing clear directions; sets stretching objectives; distributes the workload appropriately; lays out work in a well-planned and organized manner; maintains two-way dialogue with others on work and results; brings out the best in people; is a clear communicator.

Negotiating - Can negotiate skillfully in tough situations with both internal and external groups; can settle differences with minimum noise; can win concessions without damaging relationships; can be both direct and forceful as well as diplomatic; gains trust quickly of other parties to the negotiations; has a good sense of timing.

Strategic Ability - Sees ahead clearly; can anticipate future consequences and trends accurately; has broad knowledge and perspective; is future oriented; can articulately paint credible pictures and visions of possibilities and likelihoods; can create competitive and breakthrough strategies and plans.

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience). 3-6 years of related experience in the structural steel and/or general construction industry. General knowledge of…