Construction Technical Services Coordinator I

Zachry Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachry Group is seeking a Construction Technical Services Coordinator I in Houston to support CAD drafting, site layout updates, and field surveying. You will follow established standards and coordinate with project teams, estimating, planning, and operations to keep data accurate.

This on-site role requires preparing drawings, managing takeoffs, updating surface models, and assisting with permitting support. No supervisory duties; focus on deliverables and cross-functional communication.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in CAD drafting and site layout.
• Familiarity with surface modeling and quantity takeoffs.
• Ability to coordinate with project teams and field staff.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains CAD drawings, site layouts, and technical blueprints.
• Reviews sitework material takeoffs and surface model updates.
• Prepares survey support information and layout files for field execution.
• Coordinates excavation permitting support drawings and related data.
• Facilitates field as-built data collection and documentation updates.
• Coordinates task information with project leadership and teams.

Skills

CAD drafting

Surface modeling

Survey support

Project coordination

Quantity takeoffs

Technical communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CAD software

CAM/CAE software

Survey software

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Construction Technical Services Coordinator is responsible for CAD drafting, temporary facility planning support, site layout updates, logistics drawings, sitework material takeoffs, surface model updates, field survey support information, excavation permitting support, and as-built data collection. The Coordinator I follows established Construction Technical Services and Survey standards, completes assigned task-level work, and coordinates with project teams, field leadership, survey personnel, estimating, planning, project controls, cost, supply chain, and construction operations as directed. This position does not have formal supervisory responsibility.

Position Summary

The Construction Technical Services Coordinator is responsible for CAD drafting, temporary facility planning support, site layout updates, logistics drawings, sitework material takeoffs, surface model updates, field survey support information, excavation permitting support, and as-built data collection. The Coordinator I follows established Construction Technical Services and Survey standards, completes assigned task-level work, and coordinates with project teams, field leadership, survey personnel, estimating, planning, project controls, cost, supply chain, and construction operations as directed. This position does not have formal supervisory responsibility.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Develops, updates, and maintains CAD drawings, site layouts, temporary facility plans, logistics drawings, technical blueprints, and simulation models using CAD/CAM/CAE software to support engineering and construction projects, ensuring deliverables meet design requirements, project goals, and quality standards under the guidance of the Construction Technical Services Manager or assigned lead.
• Reviews and oversee sitework material takeoffs, quantity checks, surface model updates, and surface analysis by compiling information, performing assigned calculations, and documenting results for review.
• Prepare and organize survey support information such as line work, layout files, field sketches, and other technical data needed to support field execution.
• Coordinates and supports excavation permitting support drawings and related technical information, including excavation limits, supporting layouts, and field coordination details for review.
• Facilitate field as-built data collection, documentation updates, and technical record coordination to support accurate project closeout documentation and maintain the integrity of engineering and construction records.
• Coordinate assigned task information with project leadership, estimating, project controls, cost, planning, supply chain, construction operations, survey, and field personnel as directed.
• Apply established Construction Technical Services and Survey best practices, procedures, standards, workflows, and tools to assigned CAD, material takeoff, surface model, survey support, and as-built tasks.
• Perform basic self-checks of assigned deliverables for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with instructions before submitting to the manager or assigned reviewer.

Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or GED equivalent

Experience

• 1 year of technical services, project execution, or CAD/survey experience

Knowledge, Abilities And Experience

• Knowledge of construction technical services practices, drafting standards, and project support workflows.
• Knowledge of survey support documentation, quantity management processes, and surface modeling fundamentals.
• Knowledge of construction operations, project controls, and quality assurance requirements.
• Knowledge of technical software applications used to support engineering and construction projects.
• Skill in independently preparing technical drawings, layouts, models, and project deliverables.
• Skill in coordinating technical information among project stakeholders.
• Skill in performing quantity takeoffs, data validation, and technical analysis.
• Skill in prioritizing workloads and managing competing deadlines.
• Skill in identifying and resolving routine technical issues.
• Ability to independently perform assigned technical services work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to coordinate activities across multiple project functions.
• Ability to interpret plans, specifications, and construction requirements.
• Ability to maintain accuracy while working under project deadlines.
• Ability to support successful project execution through effective coordination and communication.
• Ability to perform all the physical requirements of the position, with or without accommodations.

Physical Demands

Employee will be required to communicate in person, via telephone, email, video chat and software systems. Position will be based from an on-site office on construction sites and industrial facilities requiring mobility (on ground and at heights) and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs/muffs, masks/respirators, safety vests, gloves and work boots

Work Environment

Employee will work in multiple environments including an office, warehouse and in a trailer or building on construction sites. On construction sites noise levels will be moderate to high. Job site will contain - light to heavy equipment vehicles, small to large equipment, materials, communication equipment and tools, people standing, walking, sitting, signaling and talking, bells whistles and alarms.

Zachry Group is America's pacesetter in turnkey construction, engineering, maintenance, turnaround and fabrication services in the power, energy, chemicals, manufacturing and industrial sectors. It works with customers to plan, build, and renew their most critical facilities, so they can achieve their immediate and long-term goals, all at the highest safety standards. Zachry Group operates 35 offices, with more than 20,000 employees working in more than 400 locations nationwide. Please visit www.zachrygroup.com for more information.