Construction Coordinator
About the role
The Construction Coordinator will provide safety oversight to ensure compliance with all safety procedures at the site. This role involves reporting safety compliance issues and incidents, working with construction supervision and on-site safety personnel to halt unsafe activities, participating in construction planning, and conducting pre-construction drawing reviews and overall constructability reviews.
Responsibilities
- Inspect construction sites and complete pre-construction checklist tasks.
- Ensure all necessary permits and site/job specific plans are in place, signed, and posted at the job site.
- During construction, inspect work to ensure compliance with safety and environmental policies, and adherence to specifications, drawings, and permits.
- Manage communication with construction crews, client project managers, and engineering teams to resolve queries that may impede construction progress.
- Identify field-purchased material needs and communicate these to the client Construction Manager.
- Order materials and rental equipment, coordinate deliveries, and inventory materials to identify shortages and prevent schedule delays.
- Prepare Daily Log Reports indicating project progression, schedule deficiencies, completed activities, safety incidents, and compliance with specifications.
- Perform miscellaneous duties including maintaining redline construction drawing markups, completing weekly safety audits, communicating scope changes, confirming utility locates, and signing crew timesheets.
- Occasionally climb ladders and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Essential Skills
- 5+ years of experience in Transmission, Distribution, or Substation Construction
- Expertise in transmission & distribution and power delivery
- Ability to travel 100% of the time
- Strong skills in construction, construction management, electrical distribution, safety, and project coordination
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Familiarity with substation and field construction
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Bachelors Degree in Construction Management or similar preferred
- Experience in Commercial / Industrial T&D or Management preferred
- Background in structural, mechanical, or electrical construction/engineering preferred
- Familiarity with construction prints/drawings
- OSHA 10 hour and MEA specific training is beneficial
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Competency in basic computer programs such as Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe
- Organized, self-motivated, and detail-oriented
- Ability to work well in a group setting and manage multiple tasks
- Willingness to travel as needed with reimbursable travel and lodging costs
- Possession of a valid driver's license and personal vehicle for site visits
- Ability to pass a post-offer drug and alcohol test and comply with random testing
Work Environment
This role requires 100% travel and functions as an Owner's Representative for First Energy Construction Projects. You will be on-site within the First Energy footprint (Met-Ed) for most of the work. The position offers a work/life balance, opportunities for growth within the company, and competitive pay.
Pay
The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $160000.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. A commitment to excellence and hard work will be rewarded with a competitive salary, career advancement opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
- 401(k)-retirement savings plan
- Supplemental insurance options
- Company-paid life and AD&D insurance