Construction Planner & Coordinator (Kailua, HI)

Phillips Tank & Structure; Kailua (HI); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match (5%)

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Phillips Tank & Structure in Kailua, HI is seeking a skilled Construction Planner/Coordinator to support project planning and logistics for industrial construction projects. This office-based role is pivotal in ensuring effective communication between management and field crews, enhancing project execution.

The ideal candidate will have proficiency in construction practices and relevant academic background, alongside strong organizational and communication skills. Benefits include competitive pay, overtime eligibility, and a comprehensive benefits package after 30 days.

Qualifications

• Strong self-management skills and proactive task completion.
• Ability to handle compliance aspects of safety and quality control.
• Experience with continuous improvement in construction operations.

Responsibilities

• Plan, select, assign, and dispatch tooling and equipment.
• Coordinate Safety and Quality policies for field operations.
• Assist Construction Group in manpower movements.

Skills

Interest in construction equipment and practices

Proficient in digital word processing and spreadsheet applications

Outstanding organizational skills

Excellent communication and time management

Education

Student or graduate in Construction Management, Safety Management, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Construction Planner / Coordinator – Kailua, HI

We are seeking a skilled Construction Planner/Coordinator to support project planning, construction logistics, and field operations across multiple industrial construction projects. In this role, you will coordinate tooling and equipment, assist with pre‑construction planning, support project scheduling, and ensure smooth communication between project managers, field crews, and procurement teams.

• Entry to mid‑level position offering excellent growth and learning opportunities.
• Office‑based partner for the site‑based Construction Manager, enhancing communication for the construction group.
• Plan, coordinate, select, assign, and dispatch best‑available manpower, tooling, and equipment necessary to successfully execute the project.
• Handle compliance aspects of safety and quality control for field construction operations.
• Assist with general groundskeeping, tool house coordination, and other tasks to support the team.
• Require high level of collaboration, strong self‑management, and proactive task completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, select, assign, and dispatch best‑available tooling and equipment to successfully execute the project.
• Administer and coordinate company Safety and Quality policies to support field construction operations.
• Assist Construction Group in manpower moves.
• Lead continuous improvement of regional construction operations.
• Develop specialized knowledge in construction means, methods, tooling, equipment, and NDE processes.

Requirements and Skills

• Interest in construction equipment and practices.
• Proficient in digital word processing and spreadsheet applications (MS Office or Google Docs/Sheets).
• Continuous Improvement mindset valued.
• Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, time, task, and priority management.
• Proactive and reliable self‑starter comfortable collaborating with a team.
• Student or graduate in Construction Management, Safety Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.

Benefits and Compensation

• Competitive hourly wage based on experience.
• Overtime eligible.
• 401(k) with company match (5%) after 6 months, vested immediately.
• Benefits begin on the first of the month following 30 days of employment, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, identity theft protection, and more.