Design & Permits Coordinator

Overview

Manage design approvals, permits and coordination between design, construction, and agencies.

Key Responsibilities

• permit coordination
• agency approvals
• design submittals
• progress reporting
• design review
• team liaison

Tasks

The Design and Permits Coordinator will play a key role in managing the interface between design, construction, and regulatory agencies for the Potomac River Tunnel Project. This position involves coordinating with design consultants, construction teams, and state and federal agencies to ensure timely design approvals and grant of permits, efficient communication, and seamless integration of design and permits conditions during works execution. -Coordinate with state, local, and federal agencies to obtain necessary approvals for design submittals and drawings. -Coordinate with local government bodies and regulatory entities on design-related issues impacting construction activities and design changes during construction -Support design meetings, technical workshops, and progress reporting -Report progress at regular intervals and report on permits status during project management meetings -Collaborate with designers to optimize design efficiency while maintaining compliance with project standards and regulatory requirements. -Maintain organized records of design correspondence, approvals, and status tracking -Support the preparation and tracking of design submittals, RFIs, and design changes. -Review design drawings and specifications to verify they meet project goals, agency requirements, and cost-effective construction methods. -Facilitate communication between the design team and construction team to ensure design intent aligns with field requirements and constructability (methodologies, plant)

Requirements

• 1yr experience
• construction knowledge
• team collaboration
• organizational
• bachelor's degree
• regulatory knowledge

What You Bring

-Around 1 year of relevant experience preferably on large-scale infrastructure projects -Understanding of construction methodologies, project delivery methods, and design standards. -Ability to collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams -Strong organizational skills -Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field -Understanding of relevant codes, standards, and regulations governing construction and design.

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About Cbna (Civil & Building North America Inc.)

-Led the Port of Miami Tunnel and Pawtucket Tunnel, mastering complex underground and marine engineering projects -Operates end‑to‑end across the construction value chain—design, finance structuring, construction, maintenance and operations -Excels in heavy civil sectors: underground works, bridges, marine infrastructure and linear transport networks -Delivers major building projects including airports, data centers, hospitals, schools, high‑rise towers and modular construction -Capable of property development and PPP financing coordination thanks to global procurement and financial network -Known for innovation—developing customised tools like hybrid TBMs for challenging geological conditions in tunnel projects

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