On-Board Engineering is hiring an Construction Field Coordinator in New Johnsonville, TN!
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For immediate consideration please send your resume to
resumes@onboardusa.com
About Us:
On-Board Engineering, Incorporated is an on-site contract service provider for a local manufacturing entity providing full time positions to our employees. We offer benefits, paid time off, paid holidays and 401k after a probationary time.
Position Details:
Position Type: Full-Time Contract, with project completion expected end of 2026
Job Location: New Johnsonville, TN (per diem available)
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Holidays, etc...
Compensation: $55.00 - $65.00/hr depending upon experience and qualifications
Drug and background screenings required
Site Profile:
Our client is a chemical manufacture that produces pigments used in coatings, plastics, and other industrial and consumer applications
Overview:
The Field Coordinator (Owner's Representative) is responsible for overseeing contractor field activities on behalf of the owner, ensuring work is performed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with project requirements. This role serves as the primary field liaison between contractors, project teams, and plant operations to support successful project execution.
The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Provide daily field oversight of contractor construction activities to ensure work is executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project requirements.
- Monitor contractor performance, workmanship, and productivity to ensure quality installations and adherence to project specifications.
- Promote and reinforce safe work practices while ensuring compliance with site safety policies and procedures.
- Coordinate contractor activities with plant operations to minimize operational impacts and support safe execution of field work.
- Identify and resolve field issues that impede work progression by coordinating with contractors, engineering, operations, and project management.
- Verify that construction activities are progressing in accordance with project schedules, work plans, and established milestones.
- Monitor contractor compliance with project specifications, construction standards, permits, and applicable procedures.
- Conduct routine field walks to observe work progress, identify potential issues, and communicate findings to project stakeholders.
- Support project planning by coordinating work interfaces between multiple contractors, disciplines, and plant personnel.
- Document daily construction activities, field observations, safety concerns, and project progress through reports and meeting participation.
- Assist with punch list development, mechanical completion, and project turnover activities as required.
- Foster effective communication and collaboration among contractors, project teams, engineering, and operations to support successful project execution.
Required qualifications for this role:
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience coordinating or overseeing industrial construction activities in a field-based role.
- Demonstrated experience providing contractor oversight on capital construction projects within chemical, petrochemical, refining, power generation, or other heavy industrial facilities.
- Strong knowledge of industrial construction practices, field execution, and contractor management.
- Experience coordinating construction activities with plant operations while maintaining a safe operating environment.
- Proven ability to identify and resolve field issues that impact project safety, quality, schedule, or productivity.
- Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, work packages, and project execution plans.
- Experience monitoring contractor compliance with project specifications, site procedures, and safety requirements.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively coordinate among contractors, engineering, operations, maintenance, and project management teams.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize multiple field activities in a fast-paced construction environment.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams.
- Ability to work full-time in an active industrial construction environment, including frequent walking, climbing stairs, and navigating construction sites.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline.
- Previous experience serving as an Owner's Representative, Construction Coordinator, Field Engineer, Area Superintendent, or similar field leadership role.
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
- Experience supporting multi-contractor capital projects at operating industrial facilities.
- Familiarity with permit-to-work systems, lockout/tagout (LOTO), contractor safety programs, and mechanical completion or project turnover activities.
About Us:
On-Board was founded in 1976 by Robert L. Wilson to provide Engineering and Design services to the chemical manufacturing industry. Today, On-Board is a thriving privately held family of companies with services including: Consulting, Professional Engineering, Industrial Maintenance and Facility Management, Contracted Manufacturing and Production Services, as well as Temporary Staffing and Recruiting throughout North America.
The On-Board Family of Companies conducts operations through its Corporate Headquarters located in East Windsor, NJ along with Regional Offices in New Castle, DE and Wake Forest, NC. On-Board’s Mission is to provide “Flexible Service by applying the talents of our people, work processes and technology to meet our clients’ expectations in a Safe, Responsible and Dependable manner.”
On-Board Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
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