Deputy Design Coordinator

Deputy Design Coordinator

Pennsylvania, United States

S&B USA Construction is a family of diversified heavy-civil and industrial construction companies with a primary focus on Alternative Delivery procurement projects such as Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build, Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC), Construction management at risk (CMAR) and Public-private partnerships (P3). These projects range in construction values of $100 million to over $4 Billion throughout the United States. Therefore, providing a multitude of employment opportunities within S&B USA Construction for career advancement, growth, and stability. Our team of experienced professionals have a proven project track record of delivering these successful projects with innovative and unique solutions within the most efficient time-constrained schedule as well as on or under budget for our clients. Our team excels in this fast-paced and highly demanding environment with a focused approach in providing our clients with a best value project without compromising safety and quality.

Position Summary

The Deputy Design Coordinator is responsible for managing project design, resource planning, budgeting and development and direct all design activities to ensure successful completion and close-out of deliverables and designs.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Lead and manage both internal and external engineers and coordinate design activities between estimating, construction, external consultants, and clients.
• Provide the best technical solutions to optimize the design, minimizing quantities and/or construction time, while all technical requirements are met.
• Due diligence and review of design provided by sub-consultants and clients, performing quality control reviews, checking the design with independent analyses and models.
• Monitor and report progress against design schedule. Review and approve tasks to ensure deadlines are met.
• Defend solutions in front of the client and other stakeholders, achieving the approval of the design.
• Be vigilant and anticipate technical risks and design strategies to protect the JV against those technical risks.
• Function as the prime contact coordinating the resolution of design and engineering problems, reviewing progress, recommending alternatives, and advising on project objectives.
• Coordinate with clients, engineering consultants and other stakeholders to discuss on and solve design and construction related topics.
• Initiate, coordinate, and design projects and calculations, as needed.
• Review and supervise proposed revisions to technical provisions and design requirements.
• Develop or evaluate plans/criteria or special analyses required in support of the design effort.
• Review drawings and designer submittals for accuracy.
• Ensure construction plans, plans, and specifications conform to all applicable standards and requirements.
• Prepare and monitor design budget and schedule.
• Interface with estimating and construction team and coordinate with construction approach.
• Participate in meetings with owners, developers, partners, and subs.
• Produce periodic Design Progress Reports, as required by the PDA.

Reporting: Design Coordinator

Education, Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Civil Engineering is required.
• 10 years of related work experience, with at least two projects bigger than $100M
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in at least one state, with the ability to obtain registration in the state of Pennsylvania is required.
• Familiarity with AASHTO, FHWA and PennDOT regulations is required.
• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required.
• Demonstrated familiarity with CAD and other PC software packages typically associated with engineering is also required.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain good relationships and partnerships with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and construction partners required.
• Design Build Institute of America (DBIA) is highly valuable.
• Experience and good relationship working with PennDOT is highly valuable.
• P3 or Design Build experience in large projects (>$500M) on the contractor or designer side is highly valuable.
• Knowledge of means and methods and construction techniques is highly valuable.
• On-site and field experience on civil projects preferred.
• Knowledge and experience with scheduling software (i.e., Microsoft Project and/or P-6) preferred.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for long periods.
• Requires driving occasionally for up to 2-5 hours.
• Requires working in outdoor weather conditions.
• Minimum physical exertion such as walking, lifting, standing for long periods, bending, or reaching may be required.
• Requires visual ability to perform tasks: preparing and analyzing data, plans, drawings, outlines, viewing a computer, and extensive reading.
• Requires the ability to physically operate standard office equipment i.e., laptop, phone, keyboard, mouse, etc.

Benefit Summary

Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401K Plan with 4 % company match, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays

Core Values

Work Safely: Safety is our Culture

Deliver Return: Earning a fair profit increases our long-term value

Value People: Take Care of Employees and They Will Take Care of Clients

Act with Integrity: Honesty Builds Trust

Provide Solutions: Better Solutions Yield Greater Satisfaction

S&B USA Construction and all its affiliate companies are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment to qualified individuals without regard to the following criteria: race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, age, familial or marital status, ancestry, military status, veteran status or genetic information as well as any other prohibited criteria under any local, state or federal law applicable to S&B USA Construction. As part of the firm's equal employment opportunity statement, S&B USA Construction will also take affirmative action to ensure that minorities, females, veterans, and qualified people with disabilities are considered for employment and promotional opportunities.