Design Coordinator Job at Brown and Caldwell in Chicago

Overview We are seeking a Design Coordinator to support projects in our Eastern Business Unit. Our ideal candidate will proactively partner with Design Managers and other members of the project team to provide Design Coordination support on projects from start to finish. Responsibilities Assist project managers, design managers, and project analysts with design related project kick-off activities, including but not limited to, development of a work breakdown structure, project management plan, project schedule, and identification of key project success metrics. Coordinate production of digital and/or hardcopy design submittals for client review. Production and oversight of specifications, including formatting, tracking, and cross-referencing. Create and maintain master specification lists, action item lists, consolidated comment logs, decision logs, and other design-related lists/logs as needed. Partner with design managers to ensure that all design submittals meet the internal performance requirements of the project QA/QC plan, and maintain documentation of QA/QC (approvals, markups, etc.). Setup workflows and review sessions through Bluebeam Studio. Create and manage internal project design and deliverable schedules. Maintain internal and external project collaboration sites to ensure continuous communication and document management across the project team, including internal team members, the client, and subconsultants. Coordinate and complete construction administration tasks including preparing addenda and conformed documents of the technical specifications. Track, log and distribute contractor submittals, RFIs, WCD and Change Orders for internal review and client review. Assist with daily local project and national design needs, as assigned by the design manager, project manager, design coordinator lead, and technical staff. Work closely with the design managers to lead the design team coordination and communication. Build relationships with design managers and team members; proactively identify work assignments that need to be completed. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or similar work experiences. Minimum two years' experience in a professional office setting required; experience in project coordination and construction specification standards (EJCDC) in the A&E and construction industry preferred. Candidate should be highly proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; Power Point, Project, SharePoint, and Bluebeam skills are a plus. Candidate should be able to anticipate project needs and have the ability to identify work assignments independently. Candidate should be comfortable working directly with senior managers and technical staff. Good communication skills (written and verbal) are essential. Successful candidate will be proactive and self-motivated. Ability to multi-task and prioritize required. Ability to work both independently and in a team environment required. Ability to work under multiple deadline pressures required. Candidate should be willing to work occasional over-time. Salary Range The anticipated starting pay range for this position is based on the employee's primary work location and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education. These ranges may be modified in the future. Location A: $72,000- $98,000 Location B: $79,000 - $108,000 Location C: $87,000- $118,000 You can view which BC location applies to you here. If you have any questions, please speak with your Recruiter. Benefits and Other Compensation We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee health, performance, and success which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off and parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, performance-based bonus eligibility, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance and long-term care insurance. Click here to see our full list of benefits. About Brown and Caldwell Headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, Brown and Caldwell is a full-service environmental engineering and construction firm with 50 offices and 2,200 professionals across North America and the Pacific. For more than 75 years, we have created leading-edge environmental solutions for municipalities, private industry, and government agencies. We strive to be the company of choice—to our clients, who benefit from our passion for delivering exceptional quality, and to our employees, present and future, who share our commitment to client service, collaboration, and innovation. Join us, and you will find a home where you can do your best work, reach new levels of expertise, and enjoy exceptional development opportunities. For more information, visit www.brownandcaldwell.com This position is subject to a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test. Notice to Agencies and Equal Opportunity Brown and Caldwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement and approved engagement request with Brown and Caldwell, Brown and Caldwell reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Brown and Caldwell is proud to be an EEO/AAP Employer. Brown and Caldwell encourages protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, and applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Brown and Caldwell ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr In Summary: Brown and Caldwell is seeking a Design Coordinator to support projects in our Eastern Business Unit . The ideal candidate will proactively partner with Design Managers and other members of the project team to provide Design Coordination support on projects from start to finish . Candidate should be highly proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; Power Point, Project, SharePoint, and Bluebeam skills are a plus . En Español: Descripción Buscamos un Coordinador de Diseño para apoyar proyectos en nuestra Unidad de Negocios del Este. Nuestro candidato ideal se asociará proactivamente con los gerentes de diseño y otros miembros del equipo del proyecto para proporcionar apoyo a la coordinación de diseños en los proyectos desde el principio hasta el final. Responsabilidades Asistir a los gestores de proyectos, gerentes del diseño, e analistas de proyectos con las actividades relacionadas con el inicio del proyecto, incluyendo pero no limitado al desarrollo de una estructura de desglose de trabajo, plan de gestión de proyecto, cronograma del proyecto y identificación de métricas clave de éxito del proyecto. Coordinar y completar tareas de administración de construcción, incluida la preparación de complementos y documentos conformes de las especificaciones técnicas. Seguir, registrar y distribuir los envíos de contratistas, RFIs, WCD y Change Orders para revisión interna y revisión del cliente. Asistir con necesidades diarias de diseño local y nacional de proyectos, según lo asignado por el gerente de diseños, director de proyecto, coordinador de diseña principal y personal técnico. Trabajar en estrecha colaboración con los gestores de Diseño para liderar la coordinación y comunicación del equipo de diseñar. Construir relaciones con directores de diseñadores y miembros del equipo; identificar proactivamente las asignaciones de trabajo que deben completarse. Capacidad para trabajar tanto de forma independiente como en un entorno de equipo requerida. La capacidad para trabajar bajo múltiples presiones límite requeridas. El candidato debe estar dispuesto a trabajar horas extras ocasionalmente. Rango salarial El rango inicial anticipado para este puesto se basa en la ubicación laboral primaria del empleado y puede depender más o menos de las habilidades, experiencia y educación. Estos rangos pueden modificarse en el futuro. Lugar A: $72,000- $98,000 Lugar B: $ 79,000 - $108, 000 Lugar C: $87,000- $118,000 Puede ver qué localización BC le aplica aquí. Si tiene alguna pregunta, por favor hablese con su Reclutador. Beneficios y otras compensaciones Proporcionamos un paquete completo de beneficios ambientales que promueve el desempeño de los empleados, prestaciones de atención médica y referencias profesionales que incluyen visión médica, visión dental, 401 y discapacidad a corto plazo, seguro de vida completa, una indemnización al trabajador fuera de casa y asistencia a tiempo completo con el programa de seguros de mantenimiento e inmobiliario basado en el norte de América del Norte. Durante más de 75 años, hemos creado soluciones ambientales de vanguardia para municipios, industria privada y agencias gubernamentales. Nos esforzamos por ser la compañía de elección para nuestros clientes, que se benefician de nuestra pasión por ofrecer una calidad excepcional, y para nuestros empleados, presentes y futuros, que comparten nuestro compromiso con el servicio al cliente, la colaboración e innovación. Únete a nosotros y encontrarás un hogar donde puedas hacer tu mejor trabajo, alcanzar nuevos niveles de experiencia y disfrutar de oportunidades de desarrollo excepcionales. Para obtener más información, visite www.brownandcaldwell.com Esta posición está sujeta a una verificación de antecedentes previas al empleo y a una prueba de drogas previa al empleo. Notificación y Equal Opportunity Brown and CAP Brown no acepta acuerdos sin solicitudes de contratación de reclutadores o agencias laborales. Brown y Caldwell aseguran la no discriminación en todos los programas y actividades de acuerdo con el Título VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles Empleador / Veteranos Protegidos / Individuos Con Discapacidades Igual Oportunidad Este empleador está obligado a notificar a todos los solicitantes sus derechos según las leyes federales del empleo. Para obtener más información, consulte el aviso Know Your Rights del Departamento de Trabajo. #J-18808-Ljbffr