Project Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Project Coordinator

Location: Pascagoula, MS

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience Required: 2-5 Years

B&D Contracting is seeking an experienced Project Coordinator to oversee daily production activities, supervise assigned personnel, and ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and according to quality requirements.

The Project Superintendent will review production drawings and specifications, coordinate staffing and work assignments, monitor material and equipment needs, and work closely with department heads, foremen, and quality control personnel. The ideal candidate must have strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills and be capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced production or shipyard environment.

• Ensure all company safety programs, policies, and procedures are followed.
• Assist foremen with conducting safety meetings.
• Review blueprints, production drawings, and project specifications.
• Determine production requirements, equipment needs, materials, staffing, and work procedures.
• Coordinate employee work assignments with department heads and foremen.
• Provide direction and instruction to employees to ensure work is completed properly and efficiently.
• Monitor daily production progress and address delays or operational concerns.
• Request additional materials, equipment, and manpower as needed.
• Coordinate with quality control management to ensure work meets company standards and project specifications.
• Develop work plans based on project start dates, completion deadlines, and staffing requirements.
• Communicate project expectations and production goals to assigned teams.
• Complete additional duties as requested by management.
• Work overtime as required.
• Report to work daily, on time, and prepared to perform assigned duties.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of eight years of experience in production operations, construction, shipbuilding, manufacturing, or a related field.
• Previous experience supervising employees, foremen, or production crews.
• Strong knowledge of production or manufacturing operations and applicable regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, production drawings, and specifications.
• Ability to plan work procedures while meeting production schedules and quality requirements.
• Strong leadership and team-management abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize assignments, and meet strict deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Willingness to work overtime when required.

• Coursework or formal training in production management, industrial technology, construction management, or a related field.
• Previous shipyard or marine construction experience.
• Experience coordinating multiple departments, subcontractors, or production crews.
• Experience working directly with quality control personnel.
• Knowledge of project scheduling, manpower planning, and material requisition processes.
• Strong coaching, employee-development, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Familiarity with workplace safety programs and production safety meetings.

1. How many years of experience do you have in production operations, construction, manufacturing, or shipyard work?
2. How many years of supervisory experience do you have, and approximately how many employees have you managed at one time?
3. Are you able to read and interpret blueprints, production drawings, and project specifications? Please briefly describe your experience.
4. Describe your experience planning manpower, equipment, materials, and work procedures to meet a production schedule.
5. Tell us about a time you identified a production or quality problem. What actions did you take to correct it?
6. Are you available to work overtime, weekends, or extended hours when required to meet project deadlines?