Title:
Construction Coordinator

Company: KBR
Project: ROO Project, Iraq
Location: Basra, Iraq - On-site
Rotation: 28/28 days

About Company

"Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!

The KBR team delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals.

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets."

Job Purpose

• Provide on-site coordination and day-to-day supervision of construction activities on the ROO brownfield project to ensure safe, timely, and quality-focused execution.
• Serve as the on-site liaison between construction teams, engineering, procurement, and project controls to ensure alignment with specifications, schedules, and safety standards.
• Support the on-site Project Manager in planning, resource coordination, progress tracking, issue resolution, and reporting.

Job Responsibilities

On-site Coordination and Execution

• Coordinate daily field activities with subcontractors and internal crews to optimize work sequencing and productivity.
• Monitor work progress, verify field changes, and ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, and procedures.
• Support commissioning readiness by coordinating handover packages and punch lists.

Safety, Quality, and Compliance

• Enforce site safety rules, permit-to-work systems, and risk controls; participate in safety meetings and near-miss investigations.
• Help ensure quality control through adherence to QA/QC procedures, inspection checklists, and workmanship standards.
• Ensure compliance with KBR standards, Iraqi regulations, and project-specific requirements.

Scheduling and Resource Coordination

• Communicate daily and weekly work plans to field teams; track progress against the baseline schedule.
• Coordinate material deliveries, equipment mobilization, and contractor readiness to minimize downtime.
• Flag potential schedule conflicts and support mitigation planning with the Project Controls team.

Documentation and Reporting

• Maintain accurate site logs, daily progress reports, field change notices, and as-built information.
• Support the preparation of progress, productivity, and safety reports for project leadership.
• Ensure proper documentation for QA/QC, permits, and compliance records.

Issue Resolution and Interface Management

• Identify field issues, coordinate with engineering and procurement to resolve design or material challenges.
• Manage interfaces between construction, mechanical, electrical, and civil disciplines to maintain alignment.

Close-out and Handover

• Support final inspections, turnover packages, and commissioning handover activities.
• Assist in creating as-built documentation and project close-out deliverables.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred; technical diploma acceptable with relevant experience.
• 25+ years of experience in construction within brownfield or on-site environments, ideally in oil & gas or energy sectors.
• Proven track record coordinating multi-discipline field teams on complex projects.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and field QA/QC practices.
• Familiarity with project controls interfaces (scheduling input, progress measurement, and change management) and common construction management software or tools.
• Understanding of safety regulations, permit-to-work processes, and regulatory compliance in Iraq.

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work with diverse teams.
• Proactive problem-solving, with strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and manage changing field conditions.
• Collaborative approach with a focus on teamwork and on-site leadership.

Work Environment

• On-site Basra, Iraq, 28/28 rotation.
• Industrial construction environment typical of brownfield oil & gas projects.
• Exposure to outdoor conditions, heavy equipment, and construction activities.
• Access-controlled site with compliance to security and safety protocols.