Job Overview
The Principal Coordination Spec is responsible for interpreting internal or external business issues and recommending best practices. They will be tasked with solving complex coordination-related problems and will work independently with minimal guidance. The Principal Coordination Spec may be responsible for leading Functional Teams or projects and is regarded as a specialist in the field of coordination. As such, they must have in-depth expertise in coordination as well as broad knowledge of the coordination discipline within the Onshore Construction function.
Salary Range: $162,006 - $211,519 CAD. The range provided is for contracted hours only. In addition, McDermott offers a competitive total rewards package, including project up-lift and bonuses.
ResponsibilitiesKey Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Manage and direct the development of the field Construction Work Packages ahead of Construction.
- Responsible for the implementation in the areas/disciplines assigned via continuous collaboration and analysis of field execution, providing all necessary information to provide the area manager with the tools to make informed decisions, and training/guiding Field Supervision in the process
- Develop, produce, and issue the 3-Week Look-Ahead (3WLA) schedules every week to facilitate front-line execution
- Produce the Construction Weekly Work Plan (WWP), generated from the 3WLA, as well as subsequent status reports at the end of each reporting week
- Monitor site construction to ensure compliance with WWPs
- Interface with the Construction Supervisor, Project Controls, and Subcontractors to facilitate updates to the 3WLA and WWP
- Monitor and facilitate subcontractor compliance with the Subcontractor Execution Plans and detailed Weekly Work Plans
Essential Qualifications and Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Construction Management, or a related field
- Seven - ten (7 - 10) years of experience in construction with an emphasis on Construction Planning
- Moderate knowledge of MDR construction planning procedures, progress systems, material management systems, document management, and timekeeping systems
- Intermediate knowledge of MDR construction planning procedures, progress systems, material management systems, document management, and timekeeping systems
- Recording and communicating Lessons Learned captured on IWPs
- Advanced MS Office skills, specifically with Excel and Access
- Experience with WorkFace Planning
- Acts as a technical specialist within their area
- Is a team leader; does not formally supervise
- Has developed depth and breadth of knowledge/skills in own area
- Applies knowledge/skills to complex problems, coordinates work beyond own area of expertise
- Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions
- Acts as a facilitator to resolve conflicts within a team
- Excellent attention to detail and proven ability to meet deadlines, troubleshoot, and resolve issues
- Respected for uncompromising integrity, work ethic, and professionalism
- Energetic with a positive and enthusiastic disposition, possessing a can-do attitude
- Project-focused, values oriented, and results driven
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Construction Management or related field
- Seven to ten years of construction experience with emphasis on Construction Planning
- Moderate to intermediate knowledge of MDR construction planning procedures
- Knowledge of progress systems, material management systems, document management, and timekeeping systems
- Advanced MS Office skills, specifically Excel and Access
- Experience with WorkFace Planning
- Ability to develop and issue 3-Week Look-Ahead and Weekly Work Plans and status reports
- Experience managing and directing development of field Construction Work Packages
- Experience monitoring site construction and ensuring compliance with Weekly Work Plans
- Experience interfacing with Construction Supervisors, Project Controls, and Subcontractors
- Recording and communicating Lessons Learned captured on IWPs
- Demonstrated problem solving, facilitation, and ability to coordinate work beyond own area
- Strong attention to detail, ability to meet deadlines, troubleshoot, and resolve issues
- High integrity, professional work ethic, and positive, results-driven disposition
What We Do
McDermott is a premier, fully-integrated provider of engineering and construction solutions to the energy industry. Our customers trust our technology-driven approach to design and build infrastructure solutions to responsibly transport and transform oil and gas into the products the world needs today. From concept to commissioning, our expertise and comprehensive solutions deliver certainty, innovation and added value to energy projects around the world. It is called the “One McDermott Way.” Operating in over 54 countries, McDermott’s locally-focused and globally-integrated resources include approximately 40,000 employees, a diversified fleet of specialty marine construction vessels and fabrication facilities around the world. To learn more, visit www.mcdermott.com.









