Project Coordinator (Technician II)

Description

Summary of Description:

The Construction Coordinator is responsible for the development of baseline execution plans for the construction phase of the portfolio of projects and assists the Project Controls Team with information on the time and resource schedules, quantity verification during the execution of the project phase and verifying and tracking all progress and schedules. The Construction Coordinator also has the responsibility to ensure that Construction complies with all governance and procedures applicable. 

Duties:

The ability to work independently exists, such that typical assignments can be completed with limited supervision:

1. Support the Project Teams during the development and the review process of the project execution strategy. 
2. Develop the construction execution plan with the project manager on the assigned portfolio of small capital projects.
3. Establish the quality control plan for the construction phase with the project manager and the inspection group. Work with the inspection team to ensure execution of the plan.
4. Independently drives projects to completion.

Develop a strong understanding of all phases of Engineering, Design, Construction and Pre-Commissioning of the projects and support the activities:

1. Support the development of the estimate and schedule for the construction phase of the assigned projects, including the pre-commissioning activities.
2. Support the Project Engineering and Design Teams during the design review process of the project for constructability and comply with the project execution plan.
3. Ensure timely procurement & inspections of tagged equipment and materials.
4. Work with the project controls for a labor and quantity estimate and develop a high-level construction schedule after the IFC package is issued for project baseline estimate verification.

 Develop a strong working relationship with Service Providers:

1. Create a detail Scope of Work document for the project, which is in line with the agreed upon project execution plans after the IFC estimate review, to be sent to purchasing for pricing.

• Develop the detail project construction schedule, which includes pre-commissioning activities and end state in mind, with the project controls group and the service provider, using CPM method and industry guidelines, and verify this schedule to the project baseline schedule. 
• Establish and agree an execution plan with Service Providers in line with the schedule and cost prior to starting the construction.
• Ensure projects are constructed according to the IFC packages and manage construction on assigned projects to ready for start-up status. 
• Manage day to day construction activities for assigned portfolio of small capital projects with the knowledge of established Service Providers contract guidelines. 
• Must be able to oversee several teams/groups of Service Providers in the field to assure proper work methods and compliance during construction or turnarounds.
• Reinforce the safety principles of the area and the site and ensure Service Providers follow the standard work practices and procedures.
• Manage and report on the construction status, progress, schedule, budget, and quantity.
• Resolve any construction design issues and / or RFI’s.
• Approval of the Change management for field activities.
• Perform other job-related duties, as assigned.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor of Science Degree in a related technical field (Construction Management or Mechanical Engineer) from an accredited university with at least (1) years of experience in petrochemical, chemical, offshore, pipeline or utility industries; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. 

Skills:

• Experience in a PSM and ISO environment, preferred.
• Knowledge of industry codes and standards.
• Knowledge of the basic negotiating and contracting principals. 
• Must be able to read and interpret technical documents, such as: P&ID’s, PFD’s, Blueprints and Schematics, One-lines, and Loop Sheets.
• Knowledge and understanding of scheduling principals and CPM method.
• Good interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• High competency in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Prior experience working with SAP, Primavera P6 and Icarus estimating is highly preferred.
• Prior experience and knowledge of industrial construction estimating is preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to climb stairs, ladders,