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Field Project Coordinator

TEKsystems, Nashville, TN, United States


Description
The client is seeking a Construction Coordinator (Contract) to support a high volume of healthcare construction projects within active medical facilities. This role sits within the Planning, Design & Construction organization and is critical to ensuring that work is executed safely, compliantly, and according to approved scope in complex, live environments.

The Construction Coordinator serves as the boots‑on‑the‑ground, field‑based extension of the project management team. Unlike a Project Manager, this role does not manage budgets, contracts, or overall scope. Instead, it focuses on job site presence, safety, compliance, and real‑time reporting, acting as the "eyes and ears" across multiple projects.

This is a contract opportunity designed to immediately add field capacity and protect project execution without overburdening existing PMs.

Key Areas of Focus

Active Healthcare Job Site Oversight

Contractor Monitoring & Coordination

Safety & Compliance Enforcement

Real‑Time Reporting & Communication

On‑Call Field Support

Daily Responsibilities

Walk and inspect assigned job sites within active healthcare facilities

Observe contractor work to ensure compliance with scope, safety, and standards

Monitor infection control practices, shutdowns, and safety procedures

Coordinate with contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders onsite

Document observations, issues, and progress for Project Managers

Flag scheduling, safety, or scope concerns early to prevent escalation

Support after‑hours or weekend needs as required through on‑call rotation

Size, Scope & Impact
Environment: Active hospital and healthcare construction settings. Project Volume: Supporting a department managing ~100 active projects. Impact – Provides immediate field‑level visibility and control, reduces safety and compliance risk, ensures higher execution quality, and allows PMs to focus on oversight and stakeholder management.

Top Skills Details

Healthcare Construction Field Experience (Active Facilities)

Job Site Oversight & Contractor Coordination

Safety, Compliance, and Regulatory Awareness

Reporting, Documentation & Communication

Flexibility, Availability & Reliability

Key Attributes of Success

Deep understanding of working in live hospital environments

Strong awareness of infection control, safety, and compliance requirements

Ability to spot issues early and intervene before escalation

Confidence navigating job sites alongside contractors and clinical staff

Safety‑first mindset; willingness to speak up and stop work when standards not met

Clear communication; reliability and consistency in reporting; professional communication with stakeholders

Dependability, responsiveness, and management of variable schedules

Years of Experience Required
7–10 years preferred; candidates with ~5 years may be considered if heavily healthcare‑focused; 5–10+ years working on commercial or healthcare job sites; 5+ years in regulated construction environments; Prior exposure to healthcare safety and infection control strongly preferred; Prior experience in on‑call/off‑hour roles preferred.

Additional Skills & Qualifications (Optional / Nice to Have)

Education & Certifications (Preferred, Not Required): High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field is a plus but not required; OSHA‑10 or OSHA‑30 certification strongly preferred; Additional safety or healthcare compliance training beneficial.

Relevant Backgrounds & Experience: Prior experience in healthcare, hospital, or medical facility construction environments highly desired; Institutional construction experience considered relevant if healthcare experience limited; Backgrounds may include construction coordinator, field coordinator, assistant superintendent, senior trade professional, or similar field‑heavy roles.

Construction & Safety Knowledge: Familiarity with infection control practices, interim life safety measures, shutdown coordination; Understanding of contractor sequencing, site logistics, and basic construction schedules; Ability to recognize and evaluate scope/ safety issues.

Technology & Documentation: Comfort with basic construction documentation; familiarity with Procore, Kahua, e‑Builder.

Work Style & Availability

Comfortable working onsite full time in active facilities

Willingness to participate in on‑call rotation including nights/weekends; hours balanced across week, no overtime.

Strong sense of ownership, reliability, ability to work independently while staying aligned with PMs

Experience Level
Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location
Contract position based out of Nashville, TN.

Pay and Benefits
Pay range $48.00 - $56.00/hr. Benefits include Medical, dental & vision; Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital; 401(k) Retirement Plan; Life Insurance; Short and long‑term disability; Health Spending Account; Transportation benefits; Employee Assistance Program; Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave).

Application Deadline
Position anticipated to close on Apr 30, 2026.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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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