Civil Works Design Coordinator Job at Assessfirst (Chicago)

Job Description

The role of the Civil Works Design Coordinator is to ensure (design wise): Most cost-effective design; Constructability; Safety in Design

Plans, develops and organizes the design efforts focus on civil works. Provide administrative and technical support and direction of Design
To act as a technical reference for the construction team, coordinating with all the parties
Serve as the referent in technical aspect of civil works Design, procurement and future construction
As Civil Works Design Coordinator, manages the civil works Designer (earthworks, drainage, Management of Traffic, roads, pavement, utilities deviation) and assumes interfaces with other disciplines: system, track, structure, stations
Key actor of the Design approval process, including steps of Design review, constructability review, means and methods interface and incorporation, Client review, 3rd parties review, permitting process
To review and approve drawings developed by subcontractors and other Designers during different phases of the Project
To manage requests for information from designers
To review and approve subcontractor’s requests
To develop key performance indicators
Promotes and implements Safety in Design, Environment in Design

Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited institution
5-10 years’ engineering design experience within Design-Build Projects
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Minimum 5 years in design and/or design management of civil works and associated technical trades
Ability to assume responsibility, interface and communicate effectively with others is essential
Broad generalized knowledge of personnel safety, process safety, and environmental principles / regulations
Project management and administrative skills necessary to plan, organize, coordinate, and control the development and execution of many projects – including cost and schedule control
Ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast paced manufacturing environment
Knowledge of a structured project management or project development and execution process a plus
Excellent technical and problem solving skills to identify alternatives to challenges presented and select the most appropriate solution with minimal guidance or precedence
Experience working on Joint Venture (JV) construction projects required
Fluent in English with professional proficiency
Valid Driver's License