Project Expeditor (EPC Projects)

Advantage Technical; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 68,191 - 97,120; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Daily per diem when traveling

Travel expenses covered

Job summary

A leading technical consultancy in Houston seeks an Industrial Expeditor to ensure timely procurement and delivery of materials in industrial projects. Responsibilities include expediting vendor orders and on-site visits to verify progress and quality. Candidates should have 5–10+ years in industrial expediting and be able to travel extensively, over 50%. Proficiency in MS Office is essential, and video meetings with the local team are a requirement when not traveling. Competitive pay structure with per diem offered.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of expediting experience in industrial EPC environments.
• Experience with heavy industrial projects and long-lead equipment.
• Strong understanding of fabrication and construction sequencing.

Responsibilities

• Expedite vendor purchase orders and track fabrication progress.
• Conduct on-site vendor/shop visits to verify schedule and quality.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, QA/QC teams.

Skills

Expediting experience

Understanding of fabrication

Ability to travel extensively

Proficient with MS Office

Job description

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Long term contract 1-2 years - Interviews will be scheduled for week 1/5/26

Location: Houston, TX (In office – remote when not traveling)

Travel: >50% to vendor shops, fabrication facilities, and project sites

Pay: $60/hr + $225/day per diem (when traveling outside Houston)

Expenses: Flights & rental cars covered

Overview

The Industrial Expeditor supports EPC industrial projects by ensuring on-time procurement, fabrication, inspection, and delivery of materials and equipment. This role works closely with engineering, procurement, vendors, inspectors, logistics, and construction teams to prevent schedule delays.

Key Responsibilities

• Expedite vendor purchase orders and track fabrication progress
• Conduct on-site vendor/shop visits to verify schedule, quality, and inspection readiness
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, QA/QC, logistics, and construction teams
• Identify material or fabrication risks and drive mitigation plans
• Review and track inspection reports, MTRs, and shipping documentation
• Provide regular expediting status updates and reports

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of expediting experience in industrial EPC environments
• Experience with heavy industrial projects and long-lead equipment
• Strong understanding of fabrication, inspections, and construction sequencing
• Ability to travel extensively (>50%), including short-notice trips
• Proficient with MS Office; ERP/procurement systems a plus
• Able to read engineering drawings and technical specifications
• Home base is Houston, but candidates do not need to be in Houston when not traveling
• Must be available for video meetings with the Houston-based team