Civil Works Design Coordinator

Overview

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The Walsh-VINCI Transit Community Partners (WVTCP) Joint Venture, comprising VINCI Construction Grands Projets and Walsh Construction, has been selected to construct the $2.9BN Design Build Red Line Extension (RLE) project—the largest civil construction contract ever awarded by the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA). The RLE Mainline Design-Build (MDB) Project will extend the CTA's Red Line by 5.6 miles, from the 95th/Dan Ryan terminal south to 130th Street and Doty Avenue.

Learn more about the RLE project at the WVTCP-RLE website.

The role of the Civil Works Design Coordinator is to ensure (design wise):

• Most cost-effective design
• Constructability
• Safety in Design

• Plan, develop and organize the design efforts focused on civil works. Provide administrative and technical support and direction of Design.
• Act as a technical reference for the construction team, coordinating with all parties.
• Serve as the referent in the technical aspect of civil works design, procurement and future construction.
• Manage the civil works Designer (earthworks, drainage, Management of Traffic, roads, pavement, utilities deviation) and interface with other disciplines: system, track, structure, stations.
• Key actor in the Design approval process, including design review, constructability review, means and methods interface and incorporation, client review, 3rd party review, permitting process.
• Review and approve drawings developed by subcontractors and other Designers during different project phases.
• Manage requests for information from designers.
• Review and approve subcontractor’s requests.
• Develop key performance indicators.
• Promote and implement Safety in Design and Environment in Design.

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• Dynamic and challenging work environment.
• Includes tasks such as maintaining and repairing heavy machinery, ensuring equipment operates efficiently, and adhering to safety protocols on construction sites.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) on-site.

• Must be able to lift 25 lbs.
• Walking and standing while in-office or on-site.
• Occasional climbing on and off equipment and bending to inspect.

• 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.
• Broad generalized knowledge of personnel safety, process safety, and environmental principles/regulations.
• Project management and administrative skills to plan, organize, coordinate, and control multiple projects including cost and schedule control.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of a structured project management or project development and execution process is a plus.
• Excellent technical and problem solving skills to identify alternatives and select the most appropriate solution with minimal guidance.
• Experience working on Joint Venture (JV) construction projects required.
• Fluent in English with professional proficiency.
• Valid Driver's License.

• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE).
• Experience in AutoCAD.

Why join us? VINCI Construction Grands Projets USA is a subsidiary of VINCI Construction Grands Projets, located in Alexandria, Virginia, USA. We design and build major civil engineering structures and projects with a high level of expertise and project management abilities. We offer competitive wages and benefits, including medical/dental/vision insurance, HRA, vacation and sick leave, holidays, 401(k) matching, EAP, commuter benefits, parental leave, life/AD&D insurance, disability insurance, ESOP, professional development, and more.

VCGP USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability/Veteran.

Employment details: Contract

Seniority level:
Not Applicable

Job function:
Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

Industries:
Construction

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