Civil Works Design Coordinator M/F

Job description

The Walsh-VINCI Transit Community Partners (WVTCP) Joint Venture 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.

Learn more about the RLE project at the WVTCP-RLE website here!

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

• Most cost-effective design  


• Constructability  


• Safety in Design 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• 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 

Salary Range:

• $115,000.00 - $130,000.00

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 to inspect.

Desired profile

Required: 

• 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.  

Preferred:  

• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) 


• Experience in AutoCAD 

About VINCI Construction Grands Projets USA

VINCI Construction Grands Projets USA est une filiale de VINCI Construction Grands Projets, située à Alexandria, en Virginie, aux États-Unis. Notre mission est de concevoir et de réaliser des ouvrages et projets de génie civil d'envergure, grâce à notre expertise, nos compétences en ingénierie et notre maîtrise de la gestion de projet. Nous nous concentrons sur les projets pour lesquels nous pouvons apporter une forte valeur ajoutée en fournissant des services professionnels hautement qualifiés et compétitifs dans le domaine de la construction.