Design-Build Coordinator

Watson Civil Construction, Inc.•Valrico, FL

50d

About The Position

The Design-Build Coordinator is a vital part of the project team that will manage the design build process and coordinate between design, construction, and pertinent 3rd Parties. The successful candidate will have considerable design-build experience, be well organized, and be an effective communicator. Job Description Meet with potential engineering design firms to partner with. Maintain existing client relations as well as develop new client relations. Review all bid documents such as owner plans and specifications to fully understand the project. Coordinate with the design team and estimators to develop a competitive bid. Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with the Design representatives. Fully understand the Owner's expectations and requirements for design submissions. Facilitate and attend regular meetings with the project team to discuss and review design status. Look for cost and time effective design solutions. Participate and provide input to ensure designs are being optimized. Facilitate resolving design issues with the project team. Develop a plan for the construction to assist with the estimate.

Requirements

Florida Department of Transportation experience is a must.
Familiarity with working on Design-Build projects
Knowledgeable in HCSS or similar estimating software, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, Primavera P6, Agtek, Auto-CAD.
Experienced in preparing hard-bid FDOT, municipal and private marketplace cost proposals.
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Building Construction, or Building Science; or equivalent 5-10-year experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ten (10) or more years of experience in civil construction.
Prior experience in an estimating team environment.
Proficient mathematical and computer skills.
Must be highly motivated, organized, and possess a strong positive worth ethic.
A demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
Highly detail oriented with the ability to recognize discrepancies.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work within a team environment.

Responsibilities

Meet with potential engineering design firms to partner with.
Maintain existing client relations as well as develop new client relations.
Review all bid documents such as owner plans and specifications to fully understand the project.
Coordinate with the design team and estimators to develop a competitive bid.
Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with the Design representatives.
Fully understand the Owner's expectations and requirements for design submissions.
Facilitate and attend regular meetings with the project team to discuss and review design status.
Look for cost and time effective design solutions.
Participate and provide input to ensure designs are being optimized.
Facilitate resolving design issues with the project team.
Develop a plan for the construction to assist with the estimate.