Field coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Position Description:

The Field Coordinator is the link between the jobsite, the shop, and the office. This position field measures and scans jobsites before fabrication, lays out and prepares sites for our crews, builds installation plans, coordinates with GCs and other trades, and keeps the field paperwork and purchasing moving. The Field Coordinator also develops and trains our installation crews so every job is set up to go in right the first time.

This position is based in DFW and covers Texas projects full time, with nationwide travel 25 to 50% of the time depending on project needs and team availability. The ideal candidate is an experienced stair and rail installer ready to step off the tools and into a coordination role, who can still pick them up when the job needs it.

Essential Functions and Qualifications:

• Field measure and Faro scan jobsites; survey jobsites and  deliver accurate field dimensions to drafting and project management.
• Walk jobsites ahead of install to confirm field conditions, finished floor elevations, embeds, blocking, access, and site readiness; identify issues early and report them to the project manager.
• Lay out stair, rail, and miscellaneous metal locations on site from control lines and benchmarks.
• Generate installation plans and narratives covering sequencing, crew size, equipment, rigging, lift beam sizing, and site logistics.
• Determine jobsite needs (equipment, lifts, rigging, tools, consumables, and material) and order equipment ahead of crew mobilization.
• Coordinate with GC superintendents, other trades, and owner representatives on schedule, access, sequencing, and site issues.
• Troubleshoot field problems with crews and the project team, and find workable solutions that protect schedule, quality, and cost.
• Develop and train installation crews on Big D methods, quality standards, and safety; mentor lead installers.
• Generate purchase orders and work orders; update schedules of values (SOVs) for progress billing.
• Keep daily reports, jobsite photos, and field documentation up to date in Procore and GC project platforms.
• Track installation progress against schedule and flag delays, changes, and extra work to the project manager.
• Assist with field installation when needed.
• Follow and enforce Big D, GC, and OSHA safety rules on every jobsite; support pre-task planning and site safety orientations.

Job Skill Requirements:

• Strong attention to detail. Measurements and layouts drive what the shop builds.
• Faro scanner  experience preferred, or willingness to be trained.
• Working knowledge of Procore or similar GC project management platforms.
• Proficient with Excel and Microsoft Office for POs, work orders, SOVs, and reports.
• Able to read and interpret architectural, structural, shop, and erection drawings.
• Strong working knowledge of stair and rail installation methods, anchoring, rigging, and hoisting.
• Skilled with layout tools: total stations or lasers, transits, and levels.
• Able to train, lead, and hold crews accountable while earning their respect.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred; OSHA 10 as a minimum.
• Clear written and verbal communication with crews, GCs, and the office. Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
• Organized and able to manage several jobsites and deadlines at once.
• High level of problem-solving skills when field conditions don’t match the drawings.
• Willingness to learn company processes and technology.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• 5+ years of field installation of steel stairs, railings, or architectural metal, including time as a lead installer or foreman.
• 5+ years of construction industry experience.
• Metal fabrication experience a plus.
• Based in DFW. Nationwide travel 25 to 50%, including overnight travel up to one week at a time.
• Ability and willingness to acquire credentials required for the position and by clients, i.e. OSHA, site safety orientations, CPR/First Aid, aerial lift, and forklift.
• Self-motivated, self-starter.
• Dependable team player who fits in with our employee-owned company culture and enjoys challenges.
• Capable of passing a drug test.
• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Split between jobsites and the office, with most time spent in the field on commercial construction sites, indoors and outdoors, in all Texas weather.
• Stand and walk jobsites for extended periods, including stairs, ramps, and unfinished floors.
• Required to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, including scanning and layout equipment.
• Frequent climbing, bending, and kneeling.
• Work at heights using ladders, aerial lifts, and scaffolds with personal fall arrest systems when required.
• Regular computer work for scan processing, reports, and purchasing.
• This position requires protective equipment that conforms to OSHA regulations.
• Must be able to work extended hours, weekends, or nights when the job schedule requires.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan: stock awarded to retirement accounts per ESOP guidelines
• Health Insurance, 401k, paid vacation, paid holidays
• Bonus plan (profit-sharing) eligibility after one year

Big D Metalworks provides equal employment opportunity. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. Big D Metalworks is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.