Construction Coordinator

Hargrove Engineers + Constructors; Madison (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Job summary

Hargrove Engineers + Constructors seeks a Construction Coordinator to lead safety, regulate contractor permits, and manage field coordination on industrial projects. You will stay present in the field, monitor progress, and communicate daily updates to keep schedules and safety on track.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of relevant experience, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple contractors while adapting to shift work as needed.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or equivalent; Bachelor/Master preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant industrial construction coordination and administration experience.
• Strong communication, organizational, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety culture on projects, ensuring permits and compliance throughout the day.
• Maintain active field presence during construction and turnarounds.
• Provide daily construction updates to project stakeholders and scheduler.
• Identify and communicate schedule risks; assist with schedule updates and values.
• Stop work when safety triggers occur and escalate concerns to EHS and PM.
• Produce weekly progress reports for PM and site scheduler.
• Ensure field work matches design intent through daily reviews.

Skills

Communication

Safety leadership

Schedule management

Field coordination

MS Word/Excel/Outlook

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Science or related field

2+ years industrial construction coordination experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

What You'll Be DoingJob 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:A leader in safety on assigned projects including setting safety and environmental performance expectations of contractors and holding them accountable through standard daily walkthroughs.In cooperation with the site Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) organization, accountable for securing safe work permits for contractors, ensuring all applicable daily permits are in place before the start of work, and monitoring compliance with required permits throughout the day.Maintains an active presence in the field during construction activity and site turnaroundsPromotes a strong culture of safety by partnering with the site EHS team to monitor, audit, and coach field contractors on safe work best practices.Monitors construction productivity and schedule performance of their assigned projects while providing feedback on risks identified to the site Construction ManagerAble to communicate construction status effectively with site Project Managers and Project StakeholdersAbility to communicate daily construction updates to the Projects Scheduler so a schedule of values can be maintained for their assigned projectsAble to manage and prioritize the works of multiple field contractors simultaneously to ensure project deliverables are metAbility to occasionally work an adjusted shift (nights and/or weekends) to support site construction activityResponsible to ‘stop work’ when stop work triggers are met and Immediate escalation of any field contractor safety concerns to site EHS department and the assigned Project ManagerWeekly construction contractor progress reports delivered to the assigned Project Manager and site schedulerDaily reviews conducted to ensure what is installed in the field matches the design intentDaily reviews of project schedule with contractor. Daily feedback should be supplied to the contractor identifying areas of opportunity for schedule improvement.Daily identification of field safety hazards that could affect contractor work going on that day. These hazards should be documented and reviewed with the contractor daily before start of work.This position offers a highly competitive compensation package, including paid time off, health insurance benefits, and matching retirement contributions.Ideal BackgroundEducation: 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 2 years of relevant industrial construction coordination and administration experience.Required Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesKnowledge 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 CultureWe 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 StatementHargrove 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.