Construction Specialist

We are currently staffing for a Construction Operations Professional to work on an LNG project in Brownsville, TX.

Construction Operations Professional

Pay Rate: $45-$57/hr

Duration: 12 months (contract to possible direct conversion)

Client: Oil & Gas / LNG

Job Summary

The Construction Operations Coordinator supports a wide range of construction engineering activities requiring strong technical knowledge and practical field experience. This role applies professional judgment within broad guidelines and may provide direction to junior engineers or project office staff. The coordinator may focus on a specific technical area or lead defined segments of construction work.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist Construction Superintendents in developing construction methods, plans, and work procedures.
• Coordinate with Superintendents to troubleshoot and resolve construction or engineering challenges.
• Interpret design drawings and create construction working drawings as needed, including temporary facility layouts, field revision sketches, and “as-built” documentation.
• Review design documents, vendor drawings, and installation requirements; identify and resolve potential interference issues.
• Prepare or oversee preparation of field material requisitions, including quantity estimates and material takeoffs.
• Track commodity quantities using project tracking systems or related software tools.
• Support coordination of vendor deliveries, material receiving and storage, expediting, and related schedule reporting.
• Develop projections and schedules for labor, materials, and equipment needs.
• Prepare field change notices, extra work orders, and back-charge documentation.
• Review and monitor project controls documentation for accuracy and progress.
• Support automation and digital tools to ensure project controls are fully utilized in the field.
• Prepare cost estimates and review engineering bills of materials for completeness and accuracy.
• Maintain cost and quantity records, analyze data, and generate reports for project management using established digital tools.
• Monitor subcontractor performance for compliance with project drawings, specifications, and standards.
• Administer change notices and amendments; review and audit subcontractor progress payment requests.
• Maintain current subcontractor schedules as assigned.
• Oversee installation of materials and equipment to ensure adherence to design and quality requirements.
• Contribute to constructability reviews and capture lessons learned.
• May provide input for performance reviews of assigned personnel.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related scientific discipline, accompanied by experience that supports understanding of construction engineering principles.
• Additional coursework in construction management, contract law, or mathematics is preferred, along with experience that supports the technical competencies of the role.

Required Knowledge & Skills

• Working knowledge of at least one engineering discipline, as well as contract administration, cost control, and scheduling for large industrial construction projects.
• Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications aligned with company software standards.
• Awareness of environmental regulations and compliance requirements.
• Understanding of the company’s “Zero Accident” safety program.
• Familiarity with current industry quality standards.