Construction Coordinator - Chemical Plant

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world. Wood is recruiting for a Construction Coordinator to join its Operations Americas business focusing on brownfield projects for chemical manufacturing facilities . This opportunity is onsite , based in Narrows, VA, United States.

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The Role

The Construction Coordinator supports the Project Manager in both administrative and field/office construction operations across assigned projects. This role ensures contractor compliance with Celanese corporate and site safety standards, coordinates construction administration across multiple projects, and assists with documentation, scheduling, budget tracking, quality analysis, and engineering coordination. Strong communication and client-facing skills are essential, as well as the ability to work independently and proactively address project schedule deviations.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Wood’s Operations business delivers solutions to an ever-broadening range of clients across the energy and materials industries globally. We deliver operations, maintenance, modifications, brownfield engineering, asset optimization and management, supporting our clients through the asset lifecycle. We are focused on developing strategic relationships with our clients, providing solutions that deliver efficiency, integrity and reliability.

What we can offer

- Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across Oil & Gas

- Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs

- Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice

- Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market.

- Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle

- Commitment to continued professional development through development plans tailored to individual needs and interests

- Global connections with leading industry experts around the world who are shaping the standards of our profession

Typical responsibilities

- Support the Project Manager in day-to-day administrative and construction operations

- Coordinate construction administration efforts across multiple projects

- Ensure contractor compliance with corporate and site safety standards

- Assist with project documentation, scheduling, and budget control

- Monitor productivity and quality performance

- Facilitate coordination between office and field engineering teams

- Communicate project status to project managers and contractors, identifying and addressing schedule deviations

- Maintain strong client-facing communication and reporting

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

Expected:

- 10+ years of industry experience in construction coordination or related roles

- Experience managing multiple projects and coordinating with diverse teams

Desirable:

- Familiarity with Celanese standards or similar industrial environments

- Experience with construction scheduling and project management tools

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.