Traveling Construction Coordinator

About the role

The Traveling Construction Site Coordinator provides lasting value for our customers by facilitating the needs of the customer’s job site. This includes, but is not limited to ordering material, receiving material at the jobsite, and providing material coordination and agile construction practices. The coordinator acts as a key liaison between Van Meter sales, operations, and customers in the field, must be able to travel throughout the United States for assignments lasting months, and works at the Central Distribution Center when not on assignment. The role exemplifies all safe work practices and promotes Van Meter’s culture, 5 P’s, and purpose to create lasting value for those we serve.

Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions

• Adhere to all company safety policies and initiatives
• Complete returns for parts and tools from the jobsite
• Accurately maintain jobsite inventory and equipment
• Complete parts and tools requests through ordering, receiving and shipping
• Conduct product and tool cleaning, inspection, and storage at the jobsite
• Work closely with Inside Sales, Purchasing and Operations
• Provide customer service and support as the main contact between Van Meter and the customer
• Set up and relocate fabrication stations/areas
• Clean, stock and remove excess material from work areas
• Deliver parts and tools to needed areas of the jobsite
• Receive and distribute deliveries as needed
• Keep Connex and laydown yard clean and orderly
• Clean, charge and/or fuel lifts and generators
• General jobsite housekeeping
• Assemble lights and other assemblies before installation
• Responsibly manage expenses associated with travel and field work
• Process, cut, and prepare wire orders efficiently and accurately
• Label, verify, and ship all outgoing commodity orders
• Maintain inventory integrity through cycle counts, RD, and wire‑cutting processes
• Clean, maintain, and 5S the warehouse, office, and break trailers
• Utilize multiple tools including air compressors, nail guns, and wire‑cutting tools
• Provide general assistance to crew members when needed

Critical Success Factors

• Ability to work collaboratively with all areas of the job site
• Ability to learn, grow, and adapt to change
• Ability to effectively communicate with outside vendors and customers
• Execute duties with the highest regard for safety, continuous improvement, and cost reduction
• Ability to successfully work independently and in a team environment
• Strong work ethic with a positive attitude
• Willingness to give and receive constructive feedback
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong problem‑solving ability
• Ability to analyze workload and establish priorities with time‑sensitive deadlines
• Self‑motivated
• Dependable
• Detail‑oriented