Construction Coordinator

Job Summary

Job Summary:

This position coordinates field activities with the site engineering and maintenance departments and outside contractors for the installation of facilities, equipment and all other items relating to capital projects or repair/replacement requirements in accordance with accepted standards, construction documents, technical specifications, scopes of work, MSHA, site safety and EHS Guideline requirements. OSHA experience will be considered as a criteria for MSHA.

• Responsible for the day to day field permitting activities for contracted services in civil, mechanical, electrical, construction, maintenance or any other service as part of capital installations and contact maintenance repair work.
• Work with Project Manager and maintenance department to make recommendations on the constructability of maintenance & project ideas.
• Work with contractors and Avetta (Contractor Screening and Management Service) to ensure all contractors are approved before performing work on site.
• Ensure all activities are performed in a safe manner.
• Attend pre‑bid meetings, review and explain all current safety rules and regulations to bidding contractors as needed.
• Participate in field review of existing conditions with outside services.
• Conduct pre‑job task plan (PTP) review of work with operations, maintenance and contractors.
• Control construction documents, contractor security files (background checks, etc.) and maintain plant contractor safety manuals.
• Perform housekeeping audits of contractor fabrication, laydown and trailer areas within property.
• Cost control of time & material contracts including FTOs (field change orders) and negotiate back‑charge claims.
• Write contractor usage reports.
• Perform or coordinate contractor escort and safety watch for all contractors with limited experience at the site.
• Coordinate with operations for permit approval, hot work permits, line breaks, shutdown, tank entry and all other customer field communication or safety needs.
• Monitor contractors daily performance and verify workmanship, adherence to specifications and safety performance is maintained on the job at all times.
• Perform contractor safety job observations audits each day.
• Be available for flexible working hours or overtime as necessitated by project and maintenance needs.
• Maintain the work areas in 5S methods for a safe and clean job environment.

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Construction Science, Building Science or related field from an accredited university is preferred.
• Licensing:
  No licensing is required for this position.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum 5 years of relevant industrial construction coordination and administration experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of construction work practices and guidelines including a broad knowledge of all disciplines (e.g., mechanical, electrical, civil, etc.)
• Detailed understanding of industry codes and standards, such as building codes, ASME, NEC, etc.
• High degree of safety focus.
• Detailed knowledge of site safety and MSHA or OSHA rules and regulations.
• Experience in the administration of work permits including hot work, confined space permits, lock‑out/tag‑out permits, and excavation & scaffold permits.
• Ability to understand and enforce EH&S Guidelines as they pertain to field work.
• Desire to correct unsafe conditions or unsafe contract personnel when needed.
• Ability to read and understand detailed engineering drawings, outline specifications, scopes of work, contract language and equipment operational instructions.
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office products and e‑mail.
• Candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

• Ascend/descend ladders or steps onsite.
• Ability to sit, stand or walk for long periods of time.
• Ability to perform work outdoors in hot or cold climates.
• Ability to perform duties while wearing personal protective equipment such as a fire‑retardant jumpsuit, safety glasses, ear plugs, and hard hat.

This position offers a highly competitive compensation package, including paid time off, health insurance benefits, and matching retirement contributions.

Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Hargrove is a drug‑free workplace. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.