Field Contract Coordinator - Wind Energy Projects

Job Description

Job Description

100% Travel | $178/day Per Diem (7 Days/Week) | Renewable Energy

We're seeking a Field Contract Coordinator to serve as an Owner's Representative supporting wind energy projects across the U.S. This role is ideal for candidates with experience in construction, field engineering, project coordination, contractor oversight, or renewable energy who enjoy working directly on project sites and traveling full-time.

In this position, you'll act as the owner's on-site representative, coordinating contractors, monitoring project progress, maintaining safety and quality standards, and supporting the successful execution of wind turbine infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent the owner in the field and provide oversight of contractor activities.
• Coordinate and monitor wind energy construction, restoration, and maintenance projects.
• Support projects involving wind tower restoration, foundation restoration, structural repairs, and tower demolition activities .
• Conduct site visits and walkdowns to evaluate construction progress, quality, and safety performance.
• Track project schedules, documentation, budgets, and contractor performance.
• Assist with project planning, reporting, and communication between contractors, vendors, and project stakeholders.
• Participate in field assessments, including catastrophic turbine damage evaluations when needed.
• Ensure work is completed in accordance with project requirements, safety standards, and quality expectations.
• Review project documentation, meeting minutes, reports, and contractor deliverables.
• Help identify field issues and coordinate solutions to keep projects on schedule.

What We're Looking For

• 1-5 years of experience in construction, field engineering, project coordination, renewable energy, utilities, EPC, heavy civil, structural, or infrastructure projects.
• Experience coordinating contractors, subcontractors, or field operations.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working in active construction and industrial environments.
• Experience with project schedules, documentation management, inspections, QA/QC, or safety programs is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of wind, solar, power generation, utility, transmission, substation, or other energy-related projects is a plus.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, SAP, or similar project management tools is preferred.

Compensation & Travel

• 100% travel role supporting projects nationwide
• $178/day per diem paid 7 days per week while traveling
• Opportunity to gain direct exposure to utility-scale wind energy projects
• Work alongside project managers, contractors, developers, and renewable energy stakeholders

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a career in renewable energy while gaining hands-on experience supporting the execution of large-scale wind turbine infrastructure projects.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Houston, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $40.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Houston,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 13, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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