Subcontractor Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Subcontractor Coordinator

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.