Punch list coordinator

Punch list coordinator role at Global Projects Services AG

Overview

Saipem is a global leader in the engineering and construction of major projects for the energy and infrastructure sectors, both offshore and onshore. Saipem is "One Company" organized into business lines: Asset Based Services, Drilling, Energy Carriers, Offshore Wind, Sustainable Infrastructures, Robotics & Industrialized Solutions. The company's purpose is "Engineering for a sustainable future" and is committed to supporting its clients on the energy transition towards Net Zero with increasingly digital means, technologies and processes geared for environmental sustainability. Listed on the Milan Stock Exchange, it operates in more than 50 countries and employs about 30,000 people from over 130 nationalities. Project: BOMESC

Job Title: Punch list coordinator

Location: Tianjin, China

Position Summary

The Punch List Coordinator is responsible for the overall management, coordination, and closeout of punch list activities during the fabrication of offshore platforms. The role ensures that all punch list items are properly recorded, assigned, tracked, and closed in accordance with project requirements, quality standards, and client expectations. This position acts as the central point of communication between construction, QA/QC, commissioning, subcontractors, and client representatives regarding punch list status.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain the project punch list system in line with project procedures (e.g., Hexagon, ICAPS, PIMS, ProCoSys, or similar).
• Collect and review punch list items raised by construction, QA/QC, commissioning, and client inspectors.
• Categorize punch items (A, B, C) and assign to responsible disciplines for resolution.
• Coordinate with construction supervisors, subcontractors, and discipline engineers to ensure timely closure of punch items.
• Schedule and facilitate punch list walkdowns with project teams and client representatives.
• Track progress of punch item resolution, providing regular reports to the Construction Manager and Project Management Team.
• Verify punch item closeout with QA/QC and client representatives, ensuring proper documentation and sign-off.
• Support Mechanical Completion (MC), Ready for Start-Up (RFSU), and handover milestones by ensuring punch lists are minimized and fully documented.
• Ensure that punch list activities comply with HSE requirements and project quality standards.

Qualifications & Experience

• Technical diploma/degree in engineering or equivalent relevant experience.
• Minimum 5-10 years of experience in oil & gas projects, with a focus on fabrication, construction, or commissioning.
• Solid understanding of fabrication processes (structural, piping, electrical, instrumentation, coating, etc.).
• Proven experience in punch list management and completion systems (e.g., Hexagon, ICAPS, PIMS, ProCoSys).
• Strong coordination, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary and multicultural environment.
• Familiarity with offshore platform project execution and handover processes is an advantage.
• Experience in shipyards is an advantage.

Key Competencies

• Attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
• Proactive problem-solving and follow-up skills.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation abilities with client representatives.
• Results-driven with the ability to work under tight schedules and milestones.

What we are looking for

Languages: English language skills required; basic Chinese is a plus.

Technical Knowledge: Platform fabrication.

What we can offer

• 12 months contract duration renewable each year.
• Corporate Benefits: health insurance and comprehensive benefits package.
• One Saipem Way: soft skills model focusing on skills development, career growth, and collaboration to achieve goals.

Additional Information

• We embrace diversity. Saipem is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we stand against discrimination based on gender identity, race, nationality, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and other categories.
• Safety and Sustainability matter: focus on health and safety and preservation of the natural ecosystem.
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