Construction Coordinator jobs in Newark, NJ

The Design Build Coordinator will be responsible for planning, developing, organizing, and supervising the design efforts for major projects or for several smaller projects of moderate scope. This individual will also provide administrative and technical direction for design staff.

Provide overall coordination of transportation design-build project from design conception through final construction acceptance. Ensures construction plans, plats, and specifications conform to all applicable standards and requirements. Provide oversight and supervision over the technical work of the design team. Prepares and monitors project design budget and schedules. Coordinates project design with federal, state and local agencies, utility companies, regulatory/approval agencies, elected officials, and citizens to resolve project issues.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILTIES:

• Initiate, coordinate, and design projects and calculations
• Responsible for coordinating every project design phase.

• Research, plan, design, and administer engineering and design on Design-Build projects, applying knowledge of design, construction procedures and industry standars.
• Function as the prime contact coordinating the resolution of design and engineering problems, reviewing progress, recommending alternatives and advising on project objectives.

• Reviews and supervises proposed revisions to technical design standards and ordinances;
• Develop or evaluate plans/criteria or special analyses required in support of the design effort. Provide consulting expertise within an area of specialization.
• Review drawings and designer submittals for accuracy
• Ensures construction plans, plans, and specifications conform to all applicable standards and requirements.
• Prepares and monitors design budget and schedules.
• May conduct special studies or analysis of major importance requiring a staff of specialists or highly experienced engineers.
• Interface with bidding and construction team and coordinate with construction approach.
• Plans, coordinates, directs and supervises the work of a group of engineers or architects in the design and construction of heavy civil projects.
• Ensures design meets project standards and agreed upon specifications and timeframes, and permit and regulatory requirements;
• Provides technical engineering guidance and input on key projects throughout the conceptual, preliminary and final design and construction phases;
• Participate in meetings with owners, partners and subs
• Reviews and supervises proposed revisions to technical design standards and ordinances;
• Executes additional duties and responsibilities as assigned
• Maintaining and managing Design Schedule
• Maintaining and managing Design Budget
• Producing monthly Design Progress Report
• Executes additional duties and responsibilities as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Civil Engineering
• 8 – 15 years of related work experience
• PE preferred
• Design Build experience (contractor or designer side)
• Ability to interpret construction drawings
• Knowledge of means and methods and construction techniques
• Knowledge of construction industry, trends, innovation, etc.
• On-site and field experience on civil projects will be appreciated.
• Knowledge and experience with Scheduling software (i.e. Microsoft Project and/or P-6), Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills
• Demonstrated aptitude to understand engineering projects
• Supervisory experience preferred
• Familiarity with CAD and other PC software packages typically associated with engineering is also required.
• Organizational ability – able to plan, prioritize, organize and monitor activities and projects. Able to work well in a group environment and foster a team approach.
• Teamwork: Work collaboratively with other team members to achieve goals, ask for inputs by valuing others’ ideas and expertise, and support and acts in accordance with final decisions, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position.
• Ability to establish and maintain good relationships and partnerships with clients, vendors, subcontractors and construction partners.
• Ability to raise topics that needs to be discussed with team or required a company decision
• Ability to identify project risks
• Prioritize work load and consistently meet deadlines while constantly changing tasks and demands
• Ability to work with other engineers and estimators and be part of a team

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)