Construction Coordinator

Construction Coordinator

Department:
Construction

Location:

Odessa, Texas
FLA Status:
Exempt. Reports to Construction work schedule 4-10s initially. OT will be required during project ramp-up.

• Contractor Management (Primary Focus):
  • Oversee and manage contractors across active capital projects
  • Ensure contractor compliance with scope, specifications, and site requirements
  • Monitor contractor productivity, manpower, and performance
  • Enforce quality standards and safety expectations
  • Review and validate contractor schedules, work plans, and progress
• Operations Coordination & Tie-Ins:
  • Work directly with Operations to plan and schedule tie-ins, shutdowns, and outages
  • Coordinate line isolations, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and safe work boundaries
  • Ensure all required permits, procedures, and risk assessments are in place
  • Minimize operational disruptions through detailed planning and sequencing
  • Verify system readiness before and after tie-ins
• Construction Planning & Execution:
  • Coordinate day-to-day field activities across multiple projects
  • Identify and resolve field conflicts, interferences, and access issues
  • Ensure alignment between engineering, procurement, construction, and operations
• Safety & Compliance:
  • Champion a strong safety culture across all contractors
  • Ensure adherence to all site safety policies, including LOTO, confined space, and hot work
  • Participate in safety meetings, audits, and job hazard analyses (JHAs)
  • Stop work when unsafe conditions are identified
• Schedule Oversight:
  • Track project progress against schedule and identify potential delays
  • Support development of recovery plans and re-sequencing efforts
  • Review field changes and assist in evaluating impacts to cost and schedule
  • Validate completion of milestones for contractor billing
• Documentation & Communication:
  • Serve as the primary field communication link between owner, contractors, and operations
  • Lead or participate in daily coordination meetings and planning sessions
  • Maintain accurate field reports, logs, and status updates

• Experience:
  • 7–15+ years of construction experience, preferably in industrial, oil & gas, chemical, or energy environments
  • Proven experience managing contractors on behalf of an owner or EPC
  • Strong experience with brownfield projects, tie-ins, and live facility work
• Technical Knowledge:
  • Deep understanding of construction execution, sequencing, and field coordination
  • Strong working knowledge of:
    • Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures
    • Permit-to-work systems
    • Tie-ins and shutdown/outage planning
  • Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, isometrics, and construction drawings
• Skills:
  • Strong coordination and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
  • Excellent communication skills with both field crews and operations personnel
  • High attention to detail and accountability
• Preferred Qualifications: