Construction Coordinator

Hargrove Engineers & Constructors; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance benefits

Matching retirement contributions

Job summary

Hargrove Engineers & Constructors in Houston, TX, seeks an experienced construction coordinator to manage field coordination for small to moderate projects under general supervision. This role focuses on safety, quality, and schedule adherence on active sites.

Education requirements include a high school diploma with a preferred bachelor’s in construction-related field; five years of relevant experience is expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Construction Science or related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant industrial construction coordination and administration experience.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge and application of company standards.
• Extensive knowledge of construction safety requirements, with a commitment to a zero accidents environment.
• Working closely with the construction contractor to plan and coordinate daily field and construction tasks and logistical activities.
• Serve as the “first line” coordinator for all contractor activities.
• Monitoring contractor performance against contract milestones and completion dates as well as performance as it relates to the other activities on-site to identify conflicts or potential delays.
• Developing work-around plans to mitigate conflicts or delays in concert with other construction coordinators.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Stress management

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor or Master of Science in Construction Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

What You\'ll Be Doing

Job Summary: Generally responsible for performing construction coordination for small to moderate construction assignments. This work will be performed under general supervision.

Primary Responsibilities Will Include But Are Not Limited To

• Knowledge and application of company standards.
• Extensive knowledge of construction safety requirements, with a commitment to a zero accidents environment. Ability to ensure contractor’s activities are planned and executed in a safe and efficient manner.
• Working closely with the construction contractor to plan and coordinate daily field and construction tasks and logistical activities.
• Serve as the “first line” coordinator for all contractor activities.
• Monitoring contractor performance against contract milestones and completion dates as well as performance as it relates to the other activities on-site to identify conflicts or potential delays.
• Developing work-around plans to mitigate conflicts or delays in concert with other construction coordinators.

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

Ideal Background

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: This position requires a minimum 5 years of relevant industrial construction coordination and administration experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge and application of company business standards and good practices.
• A comprehensive understanding of the function of all engineering disciplines, procurement, and construction processes.
• Ability to manage client relationships in complex situations.
• Ability to relate easily to others in the business community such as customers, suppliers, contractors, government, professional and trade associations.
• Ability to handle stress with poise.
• Understanding of existing and potential customer needs and preferences.
• Ability to clearly communicate expectations and requirements to team members.
• Ability to set priorities.
• Excellent listening and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Good presentation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• 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.

Physical Requirements

• 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.

Hargrove Culture

We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a “team mentality” so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe.

Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work.

As a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

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.