Construction Coordinator

Working with our business partners to create, improve and sustain industry and infrastructure.  Orbital Engineering has been driven by this core purpose for more than 50 years - energizing Orbital team members and helping our clients solve challenging and complex problems with innovative engineering, inspection, and construction solutions.  Orbital team members are guided by the fundamental beliefs of building trusted relationships, personal accountability, innovation, and excellence in everything we do.  Orbital is looking for others to join our team to continue activating our purpose and embrace our values.

Orbital is seeking a Construction Coordinator to be based in our Baton Rouge, LA Office.  The role will entail planning and coordinating construction activities for a designated project to ensure goals or objectives of the project are accomplished within the prescribed time frame and funding parameters by performing the duties listed below.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with all safety procedures at site.
• Report safety compliance issues to project manager, safety manager and direct supervisor.
• Work with construction supervision and on-site safety personnel to stop unsafe construction activities.
• Administer construction crew’s performance for all projects and ensure compliance to all agreements and assist in various new rebuild projects.
• Prior to construction, inspect construction site, develop pre-construction checklist and ensure necessary permits are in place.
• Manage communication with construction crew(s) and project manager to resolve all queries for construction progress.
• Schedule and manage reconciliation meetings with site construction supervisors when necessary.
• Prepares construction progress logs and weekly progress reports. Maintain files for all reports.
• Coordinate with material and equipment supply personnel to maintain delivery schedules.
• Assure redline construction drawing markups are maintained and turned over at construction completion.
• Confirm utility locates are in place prior to excavation activities.
• Review drawings, specifications, and calculations prior to the start of the project.
• Works under minimal supervision and must be able to work in a team environment as well as work independently.
• This is a field position and requires the ability to walk around a field site.  The employee is occasionally required to climb ladders. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or relevant experience in lieu of degree.
• Must be familiar with construction documentation and project filing systems as well as have a working knowledge of computer software tools and programs to include Microsoft Office and Adobe.
• Candidate must possess a valid driver’s license and a vehicle to visit construction sites as well as have a flexible schedule and quick response time in order to compensate for the customer’s changing needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• OSHA 10 hour and MEA specific training is beneficial.
• Previous experience as a Construction Coordinator (Electrical T&D) is preferred.

 

A commitment to excellence and hard work will be rewarded with a competitive salary, and an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, 401(k), and supplemental insurance.

Orbital Engineering, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EEO/AA/M-F-V-D.  Orbital Engineering, Inc. seeks diversity among its employees. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential job functions.