Construction Coordinator (SMP) – FIFO 2:1

Location: FIFO to Karratha (WA)
Roster: 2:1
Rate: $137 p/hr (site) / $114 p/hr (office) inc. super
Duration: 6 months (potential extension)
Start: ASAP

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Construction Coordinator (SMP) to join a major onshore gas project in Karratha.

This role sits at the centre of site execution and engineering interface, ensuring construction activities are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with project requirements. You will play a key role in coordinating fabrication, installation, and subcontractor delivery across a brownfields operating environment.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on a high-profile energy project, with potential for ongoing work across future project phases.

Role Purpose

The Construction Coordinator is responsible for overseeing and coordinating SMP construction activities, ensuring alignment between engineering, fabrication, and site execution.

You will support constructability, manage subcontractors, and ensure works are delivered in accordance with schedule, cost, and quality expectations.

Key Responsibilities

Interface with engineering disciplines to ensure constructability of design deliverables
Coordinate fabrication, delivery, and installation of SMP scopes
Manage and monitor subcontractors and vendors to meet schedule and quality requirements
Support constructability reviews and identify potential execution risks
Prepare and review work packs, fabrication scopes, and execution plans
Track progress, report on schedule, and manage delays / variations
Support procurement activities for construction materials and equipment
Participate in SIMOPS, planning, and stakeholder meetings
Act as the link between site and engineering for changes (MOC process support)

About You

Degree in Mechanical, Civil, Chemical Engineering or relevant trade background
8+ years’ experience in SMP construction within oil & gas / process plant environments
Strong experience in brownfields execution and live operating facilities
Proven background coordinating piping, mechanical, and structural scopes
Experience working with Tier 1 contractors or EPCMs
Solid understanding of construction planning & sequencing, fabrication and installation processes, and subcontractor management
Ability to manage multiple stakeholders across site and engineering teams
Strong communication and reporting skills

Desirable

Experience on WA gas plants (e.g. Woodside, Chevron, INPEX)
Exposure to completions / commissioning interfaces
Familiarity with Primavera P6 or similar planning tools

Why Apply?

Work with a globally recognised EPCM on a major energy project
Strong hourly rates + FIFO roster
Opportunity for ongoing work across future projects
Exposure to complex brownfields execution in a live plant environment

SMP Construction Coordinator