Field Coordinator - Industrial Construction

Turner & Townsend•Clinton, NJ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Turner & Townsend seeks an experienced Field Coordinator to support a large relocation of an R&D Facility. The ideal Project Manager will be driven to provide our clients with excellent service. This role is 100% onsite in Clinton, New Jersey - 7:00am- 3:00pm. This is an expanded facility that includes an engine testing center and a lubricant research and development blend plant. This person would be responsible for oversight of lab equipment removal & relocation preparations for full evacuation of the facility for relocation to Texas.

Requirements

Experienced Field Coordinator: Comfortable being in the field. Has hands-on experience with multi-contractor coordination / vendors in technical environments preferred (industrial, research, or manufacturing).
Organized & Detail-Oriented: Maintains site documentation (daily reports, permits, RFIs, punch lists).
Strong Communicator: Communicate clearly, drive conflict/issue resolution, and keep multiple stakeholders aligned. Communicates clearly under pressure (verbally and in writing).
Safety-First Mindset: Understands OSHA/EHS standards and enforces them confidently. Exercises stop-work authority without hesitation. Comfortable enforcing safety plans.
Problem Solver: Handles unexpected issues with calm and creativity. Quickly develops options and mitigation plans for schedule-critical tasks.
Adaptable & Resilient: Works well in dynamic environments with shifting priorities. Can navigate processes and drive progress without alienating stakeholders.
Proactive: Anticipates issues before they escalate.
Calm Under Pressure: Keeps composure during outages or critical lifts.
Diplomatic: Resolves conflicts without creating friction.
Detail-Oriented: Notices small discrepancies that could cause big problems later.
Assertive but Collaborative: Maintains authority onsite while fostering a team-oriented atmosphere. Builds trust with contractors, OEMs, and site teams.
Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering or field related to construction.

Nice To Haves

Technical Experience: Experience in regulated environments (pharma, biotech, data centers, research facilities) is a plus.
Familiar with rigging/lift plans, LOTO procedures, and basic infrastructure systems (power, HVAC, process piping).
Comfortable reviewing field work for accuracy against plans and coordinating technical details.

Responsibilities

Manage stakeholders including architects, engineers, and supply chains to deliver compliant projects.
Can analyze, track, and effectively manage critical milestone activities to avoid schedule slips.
Verify that effective project governance, processes, and systems are utilized.
Ensure application of best practice on all projects.
Monitor the progress of multiple construction projects simultaneously to ensure that the approved design standards are applied correctly.
Manage the interface between all suppliers through monthly trackers and weekly reviews
Manage the flow of project information between the project team through regular meetings and written communications.
Forecast and update key project milestones and budget.
Client management – assist in developing excellent working relationships with Clients, with a view towards maximizing new opportunities.
Process improvement – Identify ways to improve internal systems and processes
SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.