Senior Design - Build Coordinator
Ohla Usa
Lead design‑build coordination, linking designers and construction teams on infrastructure projects.
8 days ago ago
$130,000 - $180,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
New York, NY
Office Full-Time
Company Size
1,600 Employees
Service Specialisms
Heavy civil construction
Infrastructure modernization
Highways
Bridges
Rail and mass transit systems
Tunnels
Water resources
Construction management
Sector Specialisms
Vertical Buildings
Heavy Civil Construction
Highways
Bridges
Rail and Mass Transit Systems
Tunnels
Water Resources
Healthcare Facilities
Role
What you would be doing
design review
client liaison
technical proposals
scope management
risk mitigation
constructability
- Manage design reviews to ensure compliance with contracts, regulatory, and quality standards.
- Act as primary liaison between design teams and OHLA USA’s construction staff.
- Participate in client and stakeholder meetings for design presentations and clarifications.
- Support the development of technical proposals, innovations, and ATCs.
- Develop and manage design scopes, budgets, and schedules with the Pursuit team.
- Communicate with design consultants on field issues and as-built documentation.
- Proactively identify and mitigate design risks.
- Drive constructability and value engineering efforts with input from estimating and field teams.
- Ensure design changes are documented, approved, and implemented.
- Coordinate design partners, estimators, and proposal teams during RFP and pursuit phases.
- Review preliminary designs and technical documents for compliance and constructability.
- Monitor design progress, submittals, and approvals to meet project milestones.
- Lead coordination meetings to resolve interdisciplinary design issues.
- Coordinate design clarifications, revisions, and change requests with project teams.
- Attend coordination meetings with clients, designers, and subcontractors.
What you bring
design-build
10-15 yrs
pe license
autocad
revit
bim 360
- Experience working on transportation or heavy civil infrastructure projects
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.
- 10 - 15 years of progressive experience in design-build or EPC project delivery, preferably with a general contractor or design-builder.
- Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills, with the ability to manage multiple design disciplines and stakeholders.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or pursuit of licensure preferred.
- Proficiency with coordination and design management tools such as Bluebeam, BIM 360, AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, P6 and MS Project.
- Strong understanding of engineering design principles, construction means and methods, and contractual relationships in design-build delivery.
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related discipline.
- Personal Time Off Program (PTO)
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
- Tuition Reimbursement after 1 year of employment
- Engaging work environment
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- Short- and Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance
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Company
Overview
$1.2 billion
New Contracts Secured
In 2023, the company secured over $1.2 billion in new contracts, showcasing its strong growth trajectory.
$2.3 billion
Rail Project Awarded
OHLA USA secured a massive $2.3 billion design-build rail project in Maryland, highlighting its expertise in large-scale infrastructure.
Top 50
Domestic Heavy Contractors
The company ranked among Engineering News-Record’s Top 50 Domestic Heavy Contractors for its significant contributions to major construction projects.
$1.4 billion
I-405 Project
Delivering one of its largest U.S. contracts, the $1.4 billion I-405 Improvement Project in Orange County, demonstrated its capability to handle complex highway upgrades.
- Combined over a century of European heritage with bold American expansion.
- Rapidly grew by acquiring firms like Community Asphalt, Arellano, and Judlau to build depth in both civil and vertical construction.
- Maintains a strong regional presence with headquarters in New York and offices spanning from California to Florida.
- Portfolio includes highways, bridges, tunnels, airports, rail and transit systems, water infrastructure, and environmental resilience projects.
- Through affiliate OHLA Building, it specializes in healthcare, education, sports, and institutional facilities under construction management and pre-construction models.
- Integrity – zero tolerance for unethical behavior
- Honesty, integrity and trust
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Quality – client‑focused innovation and excellence
- Continuous improvement through training and education
- “Think Safety. Always.” – safety mission aiming for ZERO ACCIDENTS
Net Zero by 2030–2050
Climate Target
Committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2030–2050.
46% Scope 1 & 2 Reduction
GHG Emissions Target
Reduction target for absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2031 (base year 2021).
55% Scope 3 Intensity Reduction
Supply Chain Emissions
Target to reduce Scope 3 emission intensity by 2031 (base year 2021).
80% Waste Recycling
Circular Economy Goal
Aim to recycle or reuse over 80% of non-hazardous waste by 2024.
- Apply circular-economy criteria: recycle or reuse over 80% of non-hazardous waste by 2024
- Reduce emission intensity by 40% by 2024
- Science-Based Targets initiative membership; targets approved by SBTi
- Highest rating in GRESB 2022 sustainability index.
- Encourages diversity and inclusion in recruitment and talent development
- OHLA Sports Club and OHLA Challenge volunteer programs promote engagement
- Hosts ‘Inclusion Olympics’ to foster empathy and inclusion awareness
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