Construction Project Coordinator - Lab Testing & Build Ops

Brighton Solutions; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Brighton Solutions near College Station, TX, seeks a Construction Project Assistant to support a national testing lab focused on building products and materials. You will blend hands-on construction with project coordination, scheduling, documentation, and reporting with engineers and lab personnel.

This role combines practical field work and organizational duties, offering growth into a project management path while developing technical and coordination skills on-site at the laboratory facility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in construction, carpentry, framing, or related hands-on field.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable with documentation, data entry, and project tracking.

Responsibilities

• Assist with construction, assembly, modification, and dismantling of test structures.
• Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, specs, and instructions.
• Operate hand tools and power tools safely and efficiently.
• Prepare materials, equipment, and test assemblies for laboratory testing.
• Support technicians and engineers during testing activities.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient work environment.
• Assist project managers and engineers with planning, organizing, and tracking testing projects.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, including photographs, measurements, test records, and progress updates.
• Assist with preparing technical reports, test summaries, and supporting documentation.
• Track project milestones, schedules, and outstanding tasks to help ensure timely completion.
• Review project specifications and testing requirements to identify materials, equipment, and resources needed.

Skills

Construction

Carpentry

Framing

Fabrication

Mechanical maintenance

Building materials testing

Hands-on environment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Construction management / engineering technology training

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Project management software

Job description

Brighton Solutions near College Station, TX, seeks a Construction Project Assistant to support a national testing lab focused on building products and materials. You will blend hands-on construction with project coordination, scheduling, documentation, and reporting with engineers and lab personnel.

This role combines practical field work and organizational duties, offering growth into a project management path while developing technical and coordination skills on-site at the laboratory facility.