Field coordinator

Big-D-Metalworks; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Health Insurance

401k

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

Big D Metalworks seeks a Field Coordinator who bridges the jobsite, shop, and office. You will measure and scan sites, lay out installations, and coordinate with GC's and trades. You will train crews in Big D methods, manage field paperwork, and keep procurement moving to protect schedules and costs.

Based in the Dallas area with 25–50% national travel, you ensure safety compliance, site readiness, and effective communication among teams. Experience with stairs/rails and Procore is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Field measurements and layout drive shop fabrication.
• Experience with Faro or willingness to be trained.
• Familiarity with Procore or similar PM platforms.
• Proficient in Excel and MS Office for POs and reports.
• Ability to read architectural/structural drawings.
• Strong stair/rail installation and rigging knowledge.
• Experience leading crews and training others.
• OSHA 30 preferred; OSHA 10 minimum.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
• Able to manage multiple sites and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Field measure and scan jobsites; deliver accurate dimensions.
• Walk sites pre-install to confirm conditions and readiness.
• Lay out stair/rail on site from control lines.
• Generate installation plans and crew sizing guidance.
• Determine jobsite needs and pre-order equipment.
• Coordinate with GC superintendents and trades on schedule.
• Troubleshoot field issues with project team to protect schedule.
• Develop and train installation crews to Big D standards.
• Create POs and update SOVs for progress billing.
• Maintain field docs in Procore and project platforms.

Skills

Field measurements

Faro scanner experience

Procore or similar PM platform

Excel & MS Office

Reading drawings

Stair & rail installation know-how

Layout tools (total stations, lasers)

Team leadership / training

Safety compliance (OSHA)

Bilingual English/Spanish (plus)

Tools

Faro scanner

Procore

Excel

Total stations/lasers

Aerial lifts/forklifts credentials (desirable)

Job description

Position Description:

The Field Coordinator is the link between the jobsite, the shop, and the office. This position field measures and scans jobsites before fabrication, lays out and prepares sites for our crews, builds installation plans, coordinates with GCs and other trades, and keeps the field paperwork and purchasing moving. The Field Coordinator also develops and trains our installation crews so every job is set up to go in right the first time.

Essential Functions and Qualifications:

• Field measure and Faro scan jobsites; survey jobsites and deliver accurate field dimensions to drafting and project management.
• Walk jobsites ahead of install to confirm field conditions, finished floor elevations, embeds, blocking, access, and site readiness; identify issues early and report them to the project manager.
• Lay out stair, rail, and miscellaneous metal locations on site from control lines and benchmarks.
• Generate installation plans and narratives covering sequencing, crew size, equipment, rigging, lift beam sizing, and site logistics.
• Determine jobsite needs (equipment, lifts, rigging, tools, consumables, and material) and order equipment ahead of crew mobilization.
• Coordinate with GC superintendents, other trades, and owner representatives on schedule, access, sequencing, and site issues.
• Troubleshoot field problems with crews and the project team, and find workable solutions that protect schedule, quality, and cost.
• Develop and train installation crews on Big D methods, quality standards, and safety; mentor lead installers.
• Generate purchase orders and work orders; update schedules of values (SOVs) for progress billing.
• Keep daily reports, jobsite photos, and field documentation up to date in Procore and GC project platforms.
• Track installation progress against schedule and flag delays, changes, and extra work to the project manager.
• Assist with field installation when needed.
• Follow and enforce Big D, GC, and OSHA safety rules on every jobsite; support pre-task planning and site safety orientations.

Job Skill Requirements:

• Strong attention to detail. Measurements and layouts drive what the shop builds.
• Faro scanner experience preferred, or willingness to be trained.
• Working knowledge of Procore or similar GC project management platforms.
• Proficient with Excel and Microsoft Office for POs, work orders, SOVs, and reports.
• Able to read and interpret architectural, structural, shop, and erection drawings.
• Strong working knowledge of stair and rail installation methods, anchoring, rigging, and hoisting.
• Skilled with layout tools: total stations or lasers, transits, and levels.
• Able to train, lead, and hold crews accountable while earning their respect.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred; OSHA 10 as a minimum.
• Clear written and verbal communication with crews, GCs, and the office. Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
• Organized and able to manage several jobsites and deadlines at once.
• High level of problem-solving skills when field conditions don’t match the drawings.
• Willingness to learn company processes and technology.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• 5+ years of field installation of steel stairs, railings, or architectural metal, including time as a lead installer or foreman.
• 5+ years of construction industry experience.
• Metal fabrication experience a plus.
• Based in DFW. Nationwide travel 25 to 50%, including overnight travel up to one week at a time.
• Ability and willingness to acquire credentials required for the position and by clients, i.e. OSHA, site safety orientations, CPR/First Aid, aerial lift, and forklift.
• Self-motivated, self-starter.
• Dependable team player who fits in with our employee-owned company culture and enjoys challenges.
• Capable of passing a drug test.
• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Split between jobsites and the office, with most time spent in the field on commercial construction sites, indoors and outdoors, in all Texas weather.
• Stand and walk jobsites for extended periods, including stairs, ramps, and unfinished floors.
• Required to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, including scanning and layout equipment.
• Frequent climbing, bending, and kneeling.
• Work at heights using ladders, aerial lifts, and scaffolds with personal fall arrest systems when required.
• Regular computer work for scan processing, reports, and purchasing.
• This position requires protective equipment that conforms to OSHA regulations.
• Must be able to work extended hours, weekends, or nights when the job schedule requires.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan: stock awarded to retirement accounts per ESOP guidelines
• Health Insurance, 401k, paid vacation, paid holidays
• Bonus plan (profit-sharing) eligibility after one year

Big D Metalworks provides equal employment opportunity. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. Big D Metalworks is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.