Construction Coordinator - Petrochemical

Burrow Global, LLC•Sugar Land, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Burrow Global is seeking to hire an experienced Construction Coordinator for a short-term position beginning in Sept 2026 – Jan 2027 in the Sugarland, TX area. The Construction Coordinator serves as a third-party Owner’s Representative responsible for managing contractors and coordinating construction activities across multiple capital projects. This role acts as the primary interface between construction, operations, and project stakeholders, ensuring safe and efficient execution. The Construction Coordinator will ensure contractors perform in accordance with scope, schedule, and safety expectations, while coordinating closely with Operations to plan and execute line isolations (LOTO) and tie-ins with minimal disruption to ongoing plant activities.

Requirements

7–15+ years of construction experience, preferably in industrial, oil & gas, chemical, or energy environments
Proven experience managing contractors on behalf of an owner or EPC
Strong experience with brownfield projects, tie-ins, and live facility work
Deep understanding of construction execution, sequencing, and field coordination
Strong working knowledge of: Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, Permit-to-work systems, Tie-ins and shutdown/outage planning
Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, isometrics, and construction drawings
Strong coordination and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
Excellent communication skills with both field crews and operations personnel
High attention to detail and accountability

Nice To Haves

Experience working as an Owner’s Representative or 3rd-party CM
OSHA 30 (or equivalent safety certification)
Experience with mechanical, piping, I&E, and civil scopes in operating facilities

Responsibilities

Oversee and manage contractors across active capital projects
Ensure contractor compliance with scope, specifications, and site requirements
Monitor contractor productivity, manpower, and performance
Enforce quality standards, and safety expectations
Review and validate contractor schedules, work plans, and progress
Work directly with Operations to plan and schedule tie-ins, shutdowns, and outages
Coordinate line isolations, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and safe work boundaries
Ensure all required permits, procedures, and risk assessments are in place
Minimize operational disruptions through detailed planning and sequencing
Verify system readiness before and after tie-ins
Coordinate day-to-day field activities across multiple projects
Identify and resolve field conflicts, interferences, and access issues
Ensure alignment between engineering, procurement, construction, and operations
Champion a strong safety culture across all contractors
Ensure adherence to all site safety policies, including LOTO, confined space, and hot work
Participate in safety meetings, audits, and job hazard analyses (JHAs)
Stop work when unsafe conditions are identified
Track project progress against schedule and identify potential delays
Support development of recovery plans and re-sequencing efforts
Review field changes and assist in evaluating impacts to cost and schedule
Validate completion of milestones for contractor billing
Serve as the primary field communication link between Owner, contractors, and Operations
Lead or participate in daily coordination meetings and planning sessions
Maintain accurate field reports, logs, and status updates
Track RFIs, field changes, punch list items, and closeout activities