Roads Design Lead Coordinator

About the position

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 60,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future. The Roads Design Lead Coordinator is committed to supporting the Company by leading the Roads, Drainage, and Landscaping Design Management of the project.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the Roads, Drainage, and Landscaping Design Management of the project.
• Responsible for the Roads, Drainage, and Landscaping Design team during the execution stage.
• Implements the Project Design Management Plan and all those plans related to the technical part of the same that are required by the contract with the Client.
• Coordinates with Client and other third parties to resolve discipline-related technical issues to obtain final approval of the design.
• Establishes, monitors, and maintains a realistic design schedule with deliverables necessary to satisfy contract, procurement, and construction requirements.
• Identifies, manages, and assists in the preparation of proposals for design alternatives that are beneficial for the project.
• Manages all contracts related to the Design: Main Designer, Independent Design Reviewer (IDV) and Temporary Works related to the discipline.
• Provides contractual support from a technical point of view to other project contracts: contracting support, technical interface with specialized subcontractors, technical disputes, etc.
• Identifies technical risks and participates in the preparation of risk reports.
• Participates in the review of the Project budget forecasts, providing the necessary technical part for its realization.
• Establishes and implements the design management strategy and other technical procedures for the project.
• Support in the execution stage (project assistance team to resolve nonconformities, RFI with designers and unexpected events during construction).
• Collaborates within the technical department, as well as with other departments.
• Advises/participates in the formalization of contracts with engineering companies.
• Guarantees the correct transmission of design information to the entire project team.
• Manages the technical claims of the project related to the discipline.
• Performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or equivalent field of study.
• 10+ years of engineering related experience with a focus on roads, drainage, and landscaping.
• Louisiana Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred.
• Experience with design build contracts preferred.
• Experience working in a multi-cultural environment preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with design build contracts.
• Experience working in a multi-cultural environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Relocation assistance where relocation is required and approved
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Medical, dental, vision, life, short and long-term disability benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• And more.