What are the responsibilities and job description for the Design Coordinator position at VINCI Construction Grands Projets USA?

Project Overview :

The Walsh-VINCI Transit Community Partners (WVTCP) Joint Venture (JV) consisting of 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, extending from the existing terminal at 95th / Dan Ryan south to 130th Street and Doty Avenue. We are seeking a Design Coordinator (Station Design Coordinator) who will ensure (design wise) that the project proceeds with the most cost-effective design, constructability, and safety in design.

Responsibilities :

Plans, develops and organizes the design efforts focus on stations. Provide administrative and technical support and direction of design
Acts as a technical reference for the construction team
Serves as the referent in technical aspect of station design, procurement and future construction
Supervises the station design development between designer and subcontractor with the target to make better choices for the Project and the JV beyond designer’s and subcontractor’s perspective
Manages the station designer (structure, architect, mechanic, electrical and plumbing trades) and assumes interfaces with other disciplines : civil, system, track, structure
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
Reviews and approves drawings developed by subcontractors and other designers during different phases of the Project
Manages requests for information from designers
Reviews and approves subcontractor’s requests
Develops key performance indicators
Promotes and implements safety in design, environment in design

Qualifications : Required

Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited institution

Minimum 10 years engineering design experience within Design-Build Projects

Minimum 8 years in design and / or design management of building and associated structures, technical and finishing 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 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

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

Preferred

Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) is preferred

Experience in building construction

Knowledge of a structured project management or project development and execution process

Work Environment :

Involves a dynamic and challenging work environment

Includes tasks such as maintaining and repairing heavy machinery, ensuring equipment operates efficiently, and adhering to safety protocols in construction sites

Required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hard hats, safety glasses, and reflective vests when on-site

Physical Demands :

Must be able to lift 25lbs

Walking and standing while in-office or on-site

Occasional climbing on and off equipment and bending

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