Construction Coordinator

Johnson Matthey Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 92,750 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Hybrid and flexible working options

Comprehensive health benefits

401K savings plan with employer contribution

20 days annual paid time off

Tuition assistance

Parental leave

Job summary

Johnson Matthey Inc. is looking for a Construction Coordinator to lead its construction team in executing Capital and Asset Replacement projects in the United States, ranging from $50,000 to multi-million dollars. Your role includes construction planning, client design management, site control, and quality control.

The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor’s degree in a technical field and possess a minimum of 2 years' supervisory experience. We offer competitive salaries, hybrid work options, and comprehensive benefits including health and 401K matching.

Qualifications

• Experience in project management, site management, or safety training, and familiarity with operations and construction permits.
• Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience within a brownfield and/or greenfield multi-discipline execution team.
• Knowledge of CDM/IOSH/NEBOSH qualifications and willingness to undertake additional training within 12 months.
• Experience in plant handover and configuring plant for commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Supervise multiple plant construction projects, ensuring timely completion and adherence to quality requirements.
• Generate and enforce site procedures to meet QA/QC standards and control contractor workforce.
• Provide input on the planning of construction materials ordering, delivery, and installation.
• Ensure completion and handover of project-to-project procedures, championing improvements.

Skills

Project and site management

Safety and risk assessment

Contractor induction and competency management

Budget and schedule control

Effective communication with operations and stakeholders

Constructability review and process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field, engineering, or related industry

Job description

Pay Range: $92,750 - $96,000.

As a Construction Coordinator, you will lead JM’s construction team and be accountable for the construction execution of Capital and Asset Replacement projects ranging from $50,000 to multi‑million dollars. Your role will involve construction planning, client construction design and management representation, site control, constructability reviews, and installation quality control, among other responsibilities. You will coordinate contractors, maintain the installation plan with the Program Manager and Project Team, and ensure critical stakeholders are aligned on temporary or permanent construction activities to safely achieve scope, schedule, and budget.

Responsibilities

• Supervise multiple plant construction projects, ensuring timely completion, adherence to manning budgets, and delivery to quality requirements.
• Generate and enforce site procedures and Safe Work Practices to meet QA/QC standards and control contractor workforce.
• Provide input and commentary on the planning of construction materials ordering, delivery, installation, and commissioning of equipment.
• Own the site plan for identifying and moving people, resources, and equipment to meet program plans across current and future years.
• Pre‑qualify and adjudicate offers/tenders for contractors in a fair and transparent manner.
• Maintain strong communication with the operations team and broader JM community to coordinate project delivery and secure specialist resources for plant handover and startup.
• Ensure completion and handover of project‑to‑project procedures, championing improvements from project to commissioning and operations teams.
• Work with project Controls and commercial teams to provide timely reporting of project progress, identifying issues that may affect schedule, budget or quality.
• Provide oversight of all construction activities in line with industry and JM Health & Safety standards, local regulations, and security requirements.
• Deliver contractor inductions, competency assessments, and review contractor method statements, risk assessments, and Permits to Work.
• Participate in and support constructability reviews as required.
• Ensure all construction and demolition waste is disposed of correctly and in accordance with JM Waste Management policy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field, engineering, or related industry (required).
• Experience in project management, site management, or safety training, and familiarity with operations and construction permits (desired).
• Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience within a brownfield and/or greenfield multi‑discipline execution team across client and contractor teams (desired).
• Knowledge of CDM/IOSH/NEBOSH qualifications and willingness to undertake additional training within 12 months (desired).
• Experience in plant handover (mechanical completion) and configuring plant for commissioning and operational handover (desired).
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills (required).
• Working knowledge of QA/QC installation procedures, test plans, and relevant H&S legislation (required).
• Experience with project controls for monitoring progress and cost control (required).

Key Skills

• Project and site management.
• Safety and risk assessment.
• Contractor induction and competency management.
• Budget and schedule control.
• Effective communication with operations and stakeholders.
• Constructability review and process improvement.

What We Offer

• Competitive and fair salaries aligned to roles and responsibilities.
• Hybrid and flexible working options.
• Comprehensive benefits including health, life, disability, and retirement plans.
• Retirement savings plan with 401K match and additional employer contribution.
• 20 days annual paid time off (variations for shift‑based roles).
• Health insurance (medical, prescription, dental, vision).
• Voluntary benefits, wellbeing programs, and incentives.
• Tuition assistance.
• Parental leave.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Johnson Matthey Plc is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.

Inclusion Statement

At JM, inclusivity is central to our values. We create an environment where everyone can thrive, embracing diverse perspectives to tackle challenges and ensure all colleagues feel valued and connected.