Construction Mechanical Coordinator

Kent•Bay City, TX

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Kent is looking for a Construction Mechanical Coordinator to be based in Bay City, Texas. You will serve as a key interface between engineering, construction contractors, and project management to ensure safe, high-quality, and efficient execution of all mechanical construction activities.

Requirements

10 years' experience in mechanical construction coordination, inspection, or field engineering on industrial, energy, or downstream projects.
Strong understanding of mechanical construction processes including: Installation of static and rotating equipment, Mechanical and process piping systems, HVAC and packaged equipment, Equipment alignment, torquing, QA/QC verification
Familiarity with Control of Work, PTW, and safe-work coordination in field environments.
Experience supporting mechanical system walkdowns, turnover documentation, and subsystem completion.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, isometrics, and vendor documentation.
Clear verbal and written communication skills to ensure effective coordination with contractors, engineering teams, and project leadership.
Ability to work under pressure while maintaining professionalism and prioritizing safety.
Strong organizational and coordination skills with a proactive problem-solving mindset.
The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; it’s clients and the governing authorities of the host country.

Responsibilities

Reports to the Construction Manager for planning, coordination, and execution oversight.
Supports daily mechanical, civil and structural construction activities, ensuring work is performed in alignment with project specifications, drawings, and quality standards.
Coordinates with contractors, vendors, and engineering to resolve mechanical technical queries and field-level issues.
Conducts mechanical, civil and structural inspections for installation quality, construction readiness, and compliance with approved procedures.
Oversees installation and construction activities associated with piping, rotating equipment, static equipment, HVAC, and mechanical packages.
Verifies completion of construction documentation, redlines, and as-built updates.
Supports field execution of mechanical system hydrotesting, flushing, torquing, and equipment alignment.
Monitors contractor performance and mechanical progress, escalating risks or delays to the Construction Manager.
Reviews construction check sheets, ITRs, and verification records to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Demonstrates strong HSSE leadership at all times and actively reinforces a “safe work always” culture.
Participates in required HSE, permit-to-work, and procedural training.
Submits daily construction updates, progress reporting, and documentation of completed work.
Ensures all team members, contractors, and vendors comply with project safety expectations and mechanical installation requirements.
Supports mechanical punch list generation, walkdowns, and closure in accordance with project standards.
Coordinates isolations, lockout/tagout, and safe-work boundaries under direction of the Construction Lead.
Understands requirements for equipment installation, vessel fit-out, piping fabrication, supports installation, rotating equipment alignment, and QA/QC needs.
Supports engineering and construction teams in preparing system turnover packages and mechanical documentation for subsystem completion.
Participates in mechanical system walkdowns, punch categorization, and readiness verification for pre-commissioning.
Ensures all mechanical deliverables, documentation, and installation practices meet project, client, and industry standards.
Completes assigned work scope within project schedule expectations and ensures mechanical design intent is fully implemented during construction.
In addition to the responsibilities listed herein, the employee may be required to perform other ad-hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management. These tasks will be within the reasonable scope of the employee's skills, capabilities, and role within the organization. The intent of this provision is to allow for flexibility and adaptability in meeting the dynamic needs of the organization, ensuring that operational requirements can be met efficiently. All such tasks will be assigned considering the employee's current workload and with respect to their professional development.