Building Coordinator (Buildings & Building Systems)
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Key details
- Location
- Si Racha, Thailand
- Work style
- Onsite
- Level
- Lead / Staff+
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 10–13 yrs
- Function
- Operations & Strategy
- Focus area
- other
- Posted
- 6h ago
Skills
About the role
Wood is currently recruiting for Building Coordinator (Buildings & Building Systems) to join our team.
The Role - Position Summary
The Building Coordinator shall serve as the focal point for all building-related engineering matters throughout the design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover phases of the project.
The role requires a broad understanding of building engineering and building services systems to effectively coordinate multidisciplinary engineering activities, manage interfaces between disciplines, support construction execution, and ensure that building facilities are delivered in accordance with project requirements.
The successful candidate will lead coordination among engineering disciplines, contractors, vendors, and stakeholders, and provide timely resolution of technical issues related to buildings and associated systems.
Typical Candidate Profile
A Mechanical Engineer or Civil/Structural Engineer with extensive experience in building engineering, building services coordination, and construction support. The individual should possess a broad understanding of building systems, including HVAC, fire protection, electrical, plumbing, telecommunications, security systems, and building management systems, together with practical construction experience.
The candidate should be capable of acting as the overall building focal point, leading multidisciplinary coordination efforts, managing interfaces between engineering disciplines and contractors, and supporting building-related activities throughout design, construction, commissioning, and handover phases.
What we can offer
Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across renewable and emerging energy sectors
Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
Global connections; join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the primary point of contact for all building-related engineering and technical matters.
- Coordinate the design, construction, commissioning, and handover of buildings and associated building systems.
- Lead multidisciplinary coordination among Civil, Structural, Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical, Fire Protection, Telecommunications, Security, and other relevant disciplines.
- Ensure building designs and construction activities comply with project requirements, applicable codes, standards, specifications, and regulatory requirements.
- Identify, manage, and resolve design, construction, and operational interface issues associated with buildings and supporting systems.
- Coordinate with discipline engineers to obtain technical input and support the timely resolution of technical queries, RFIs, non-conformances, and construction issues.
- Review contractor submissions, engineering deliverables, technical deviations, method statements, and proposed design changes related to building works.
- Participate in design reviews, constructability reviews, HAZID/HAZOP actions, interdisciplinary reviews, and project coordination meetings as required.
- Conduct site visits and engage with contractors and construction teams to ensure design intent is maintained during execution.
- Monitor building-related construction progress and assist in resolving field engineering issues.
- Coordinate interfaces between building systems and plant facilities, utilities, infrastructure, and operational requirements.
- Support testing, commissioning, start-up, handover, and close-out activities.
- Identify and manage risks associated with building design, constructability, safety, operability, and maintainability.
What makes you remarkable?
At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.
Ideally you will have:
Typical Candidate Profile
A Mechanical Engineer or Civil/Structural Engineer with extensive experience in building engineering, building services coordination, and construction support. The individual should possess a broad understanding of building systems, including HVAC, fire protection, electrical, plumbing, telecommunications, security systems, and building management systems, together with practical construction experience.
The candidate should be capable of acting as the overall building focal point, leading multidisciplinary coordination efforts, managing interfaces between engineering disciplines and contractors, and supporting building-related activities throughout design, construction, commissioning, and handover phases.
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Building Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- Professional Engineer (PE) registration is preferred.
- Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in building design, engineering coordination, construction support, or project execution.
- Proven experience coordinating multidisciplinary building projects within industrial, energy, infrastructure, commercial, or process plant environments.
- Demonstrated experience supporting construction activities and resolving site technical issues.
- Ability to review and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documents across multiple disciplines.
- Familiarity with applicable building codes, standards, regulations, and industry best practices.
- Strong communication, coordination, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
Technical Knowledge Requirements
Working knowledge of the following systems and disciplines is required:
- Civil and Structural Engineering
- Architectural Works
- HVAC and Mechanical Systems
- Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems
- Electrical Power Distribution and Lighting Systems
- Plumbing and Drainage Systems
- Telecommunications Systems
- Security Systems (CCTV, Access Control, Intrusion Detection, etc.)
- Building Management Systems (BMS)
- Building Utilities and Infrastructure
- Interfaces with Instrumentation and Control Systems, where applicable
If you’re an experienced Building Coordinator, ready for your next project, then we are keen to hear from you today.