Job Description

Job Title: Field Coordinator

Direct Report: Project Manager

Location: Remote (Travel 50% through the USA)

Job Type: Full-Time

PayScale: Salary

About Us

Lyon Construction Co. is committed to excellence through integrity, honor, courage, and selfless service. We specialize in structural steel, architectural metal, stairs, railings, glazing, canopies, bleachers, and Divisions 05, 08, and 10. Every team member contributes to our culture of pride, accuracy, and a stellar attitude reflected in our work and relationships.

Job Summary

The Field Coordinator supports the Project Manager by coordinating all on-site logistics, installation needs, personnel movement, and field documentation. This role ensures field operations run smoothly and efficiently, and that job sites receive the manpower, materials, equipment, and information they need to execute work safely, correctly, and on time.

This position acts as the bridge between the field, project management, vendors, and clients.

Authority Responsibilities

The Field Coordinator is granted authority by the Leadership Team and Project Manager to:

• Direct and communicate daily work activities to field crews and foremen.
• Coordinate subcontractor arrival, departures, and sequencing.
• Request materials, tools, and equipment per project schedule.
• Conduct and document daily site assessments.
• Provide immediate reporting on safety concerns, quality issues, or schedule impacts.
• Collaborate with General Manager, when necessary, on logistics or emergencies.

The Field Coordinator does not approve budgets, change orders, or contractual commitments — those remain with the Project Manager and GM.

Key Responsibilities

Field Operations & Logistics

• Conduct daily site walkthroughs and deliver updates to the PM.
• Coordinate crew schedules , manpower distribution, and daily task assignments.
• Ensure proper staging , layout, and readiness of materials on site.
• Confirm materials delivered match the approved submittals and plans.
• Manage equipment scheduling and maintain accurate usage logs.
• Support inspections , punch lists, and quality control items.

Communication & Reporting

• Serve as the on-site representative of Lyon Construction to clients, GCs, and trades.
• Communicate all site conditions to the PM, including delays, hazards, or deviations.
• Provide daily field reports including progress photos, manpower logs, and key notes.
• Communicate RFIs, clarifications, and discrepancies directly to the PM.
• Attend weekly PBF (Project Briefing: Field) Meetings.

Safety & Quality Assurance

• Enforce company safety policies and OSHA compliance.
• Conduct daily safety assessments and ensure JHAs are completed.
• Monitor installation quality and ensure work matches approved drawings and specs.

Material & Resource Coordination

• Track material usage and shortages; notify PM of resupply needs.
• Organize and manage tools, consumables, and small equipment.
• Coordinate with vendors on delivery dates and staging locations.

Administrative Support

• Update PM on progress for weekly client or GC meetings.
• Upload field photos, daily reports, and documents to Procore (or company system).
• Support timesheet verification by reporting actual crew hours.
• Assist with generating punch lists and closeout documents.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in construction field operations (steel, metals, canopy, or glazing preferred).
• Strong understanding of drawings, fabrication details, and on-site installation processes.
• Ability to read blueprints and field mark revisions.
• Familiarity with Procore, Bluebeam, Team, Microsoft 365, or similar.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills. (Bilingual is a plus)
• Capable of working in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• You must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs. and work in various weather conditions.

Preferred Skills

• Experience coordinating structural steel, architectural metals, or glazing projects.
• Basic knowledge of equipment operation and rigging.
• Certification lifts. (Can be acquired through our team)
• OSHA 10/30 certification is a plus.
• Experience working with subcontractor trades and vendors.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay
• Bonus Plan (annual review based on the payout)
• Vacation time
• Career development and promotion path to Superintendent or PM
• Supportive leadership and consistent training
• A team environment centered on honor, integrity, and selfless service

How This Position Complements the Project Manager

Project Manager Focuses On:

• Budgets, forecasting, changing orders
• Client communication and contracts
• Scheduling, planning, procurement
• Drawings, take-offs, submittals
• Leadership meetings and reporting
• Approvals (time, expenses, estimates)

Field Coordinator Focuses On:

• Daily site operations
• Labor coordination and task execution
• Safety and compliance
• On-site troubleshooting
• Material and equipment readiness
• Daily communication with PM

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