Job Type: Contract - potential to covert to direct hire
Location: Columbia, SC
Job Summary:
Our client is seeking an experienced Subcontractor Coordinator to support a large-scale Pulp & Paper construction project currently ramping up toward a 40+ day plant outage in the fall of 2026. This is a field-oriented role responsible for coordinating subcontractors from mobilization through project closeout and ensuring work is executed safely, efficiently, and according to project requirements.
Responsibilities:
Manage subcontractors cradle to grave, including mobilization, execution, progress tracking, change management, and closeout.
Maintain a strong field presence to observe subcontractor work, identify issues, and proactively remove barriers to progress.
Coordinate subcontractor, supplier, and field activities to support safety, quality, schedule, and cost objectives.
Assist with project administration including contracts, procurement, documentation, proposals, estimates, and turnover.
Review and respond to questions regarding drawings, specifications, shop drawings, and change orders.
Assist with preparation and administration of change orders, including time extensions.
Monitor subcontractor progress and help identify and resolve schedule, quality, and coordination issues.
Maintain effective working relationships with owners, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and project team members.
Support project closeout, including O&M manuals, warranties, as-builts, and other required documentation.
Qualifications:
Experience coordinating subcontractors on large-scale construction projects.
Strong understanding of construction processes, project coordination, and project management principles.
Ability to read and interpret plans, drawings, and specifications.
Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and multitasking skills.
Knowledge of construction safety standards, codes, and regulations.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven field environment.
Pulp & Paper, industrial, manufacturing, or heavy construction experience preferred.
Must be willing and able to work in all weather conditions, as safety permits.
Must be comfortable working around loud noise, dust, debris, and other construction-related hazards.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Columbia, SC
Skills
Change Managementunmatched
Change Requests/Ordersunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Constructionunmatched
Construction Projectsunmatched
Construction Safetyunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Groundskeepingunmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Process Managementunmatched
Project Close-Outunmatched
Project/Program Coordinationunmatched
Project/Program Managementunmatched
Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
Regulationsunmatched
Safety Codesunmatched
Safety Standardsunmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
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