Construction Specialist I

Hargrove Engineers & Constructors; Mississippi; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Hargrove Engineers & Constructors is seeking a Construction Coordinator to perform coordination for small to moderate construction projects under general supervision. The role emphasizes safety, effective RFI management, and collaboration with clients and contractors.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in industrial construction coordination, a strong understanding of engineering disciplines, and excellent communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Bachelor or Master of Science in Construction Science, Building Science or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate RFI from contractors and maintain logs.
• Assemble drawing packages for project phases.
• Prepare building permit packages and submit to authorities.
• Assist estimating with miscellaneous estimates.
• Manage client relationships in complex situations.
• Communicate expectations to team members.
• Maintain logs of open submittals.
• Ensure safety requirements are followed on site.

Skills

Safety awareness

Communication

RFI coordination

Client relations

Team coordination

Documentation

MS Office

Construction knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor/Master in Construction Science or Building Science

Tools

CAD drafting standards

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

• Knowledge and application of company engineering design and CAD drafting standards.
• Good knowledge of construction safety requirements, with a commitment to a zero accidents environment. Ability to ensure contractor's activities are planned and executed with safety first.
• Coordinating Request for Information (RFI) from contractor's, ensuring timely engineering responses and maintaining RFI logs.
• Compiling building permit packages and submitting to permitting agencies.
• Coordinating the review of submittals and maintaining logs of open submittals.
• Assisting construction team(s) with assembling drawing packages for various phases of work.
• Assisting the estimating team with miscellaneous estimate
• 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.

• 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.

Hargrove is passionate about serving our clients within our industry and the local economy, and we recognize that our impact goes beyond build