Construction Coordinator

Talteam Inc. • San Antonio, TX

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About The Position

The Construction Coordinator manages general contractors, subcontractors, testing agencies, and field construction activities for specific facilities projects, supporting the completion of overall plant construction projects. The role administers construction contracts, conducts on-site inspections to monitor compliance with plans, and directs contractor activities to meet project schedules and specifications. It applies knowledge of design, construction procedures, and building materials to research, plan, and administer building projects. The coordinator presents status reports to the owner and reviews and coordinates contract changes into project delivery. They must stay thoroughly informed about current and upcoming activities in their areas of responsibility and implement countermeasures to support the project schedule.

The position supports construction safety, budgets, schedules, project communications, meetings, commissioning and start-up, and project close-out. It coordinates acceptance testing, punch-list completion, as-built documentation, operations and maintenance manuals, and training for user groups and support departments.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of construction and/or architect/engineering firm project management experience.
• Automotive experience in an assembly plant and/or powertrain/unit plant.
• Good organizational and communication skills.
• Cost estimating and scheduling skills.
• A degree in engineering, architecture, or construction management, or skilled-trades experience with supervisory experience as a superintendent or project manager.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
• Experience with Microsoft Project, Primavera, Autodesk Build/Building Connected, and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Manage general contractor and subcontractor field construction activities.
• Manage compliance with the client's construction safety requirements and support incident-free projects.
• Support project budgets and schedules by completing daily field status reports for management review.
• Review contractor change orders, validate scope and costs, and submit them for owner approval.
• Coordinate communication between the owner, contractor, and architect/engineering firm.
• Support the review and processing of requests for information, submittals, shop drawings, and construction documents.
• Support weekly general contractor meetings and prepare meeting minutes and action-item lists.
• Coordinate as-built documentation, operations and maintenance manuals, and training for user groups and support departments.
• Support commissioning and start-up activities.
• Review, prepare, and coordinate completion of punch-list activities.
• Complete acceptance testing procedures.
• Manage testing agencies and schedules for assigned facilities projects.
• Administer construction contracts and conduct on-site inspections to monitor compliance with plans.
• Direct contractor and subcontractor activities to support project schedules and compliance with plans and specifications.
• Research, plan, and administer building projects using knowledge of design, construction procedures, and building materials.
• Present project status reports to the owner.
• Receive, review, and coordinate contract changes into project delivery.
• Maintain detailed knowledge of current and upcoming activities in assigned areas and implement countermeasures to support the project schedule.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level