Design Build Coordinator

Location: SW 10th Project - Florida

Category: Design

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Who is OHLA USA?

We are a company who believes in building a better, safer, more sustainable world for generations to come. We are committed to making a difference within our communities, who depend on the safety and reliability of the structures we build and is possible with our main asset, our people!

OHLA USA brings together the construction industry's most diverse talent who thrive in a collaborative work environment and appreciate challenges and opportunities.

The Design-Build Coordinator will serve as the primary design lead for the SW 10th Street Design-Build Project, a major transportation infrastructure initiative focused on widening and improving I-95 and enhancing connectivity at the SW 10th Street and Hillsboro Boulevard interchanges. This project is critical to improving safety, mobility, and regional traffic flow throughout Broward County.

In this role, the Design-Build Coordinator is responsible for overall design coordination, technical oversight, and seamless integration between design and construction. The position ensures that all design deliverables are accurate, fully compliant with FDOT requirements, and delivered in accordance with the project schedule. The coordinator will work closely with FDOT, the joint venture partners, designers of record, and subcontractors, serving as the primary point of contact for all design-related matters throughout the project lifecycle.

• Lead and coordinate all design phases, from conceptual through final design and construction support
• Review drawings, calculations, and technical submittals for accuracy, constructability, and compliance with FDOT standards
• Ensure designs meet project specifications, permitting requirements, regulatory standards, and schedule milestones
• Act as the primary interface between designer, construction, and project stakeholders, resolving technical issues and facilitating decision-making
• Manage design schedules, deliverables, and tracking systems to ensure on-time completion
• Participate in meetings with FDOT, designers, utilities, subcontractors, and internal project teams, documenting outcomes, and follow-ups
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior design staff or coordinators as needed
• Review and coordinate proposed revisions to technical standards, criteria packages, or ordinances
• Support constructability reviews, change management, and risk mitigation related to design
• Perform additional duties as assigned to ensure successful project delivery

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• 10+ years of experience in heavy civil transportation projects, with significant design-build exposure
• Experience with FDOT roadway, interchange, and infrastructure projects strongly preferred
• Proven ability to manage large, multidisciplinary design efforts independently
• Proficiency with coordination and design management tools such as Bluebeam, BIM 360, AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, P6 and MS Project.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills
• Strong work ethic with a hands-on, problem-solving mindset
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative design-build environment

Additional Benefits offered by OHLA USA:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
• Tuition Reimbursement after 1 year of employment
• Personal Time Off Program (PTO)
• Engaging work environment
• And much more!!

To learn more about OHLA USA, visit our website www.ohla-usa.com

OHLA ADA Message: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

OHLA EEO Message: OHLA USA and its affiliates are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

OHLA USA and its subsidiaries (“OHLA”) shall not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to OHLA or an employee of OHLA, by mail, electronically, or otherwise will be considered OHLA property. OHLA will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. OHLA will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred to by the Agency free of any charges or fees. OHLA Human Resources is the only authorized representative of OHLA to execute any agreements with search firms or staffing agencies. As a condition for payment, a Vendor shall have OHLA USA Inc.’s Personnel Agreement and a Job Order signed by an authorized OHLA HR representative. Verbal or written communications from any employee of OHLA and its subsidiaries shall not be considered binding obligations. All resumes, whether unsolicited or solicited, shall be the property of OHLA.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all design phases, from conceptual through final design and construction support
• Review drawings, calculations, and technical submittals for accuracy, constructability, and compliance with FDOT standards
• Ensure designs meet project specifications, permitting requirements, regulatory standards, and schedule milestones
• Act as the primary interface between designer, construction, and project stakeholders, resolving technical issues and facilitating decision-making
• Manage design schedules, deliverables, and tracking systems to ensure on-time completion
• Participate in meetings with FDOT, designers, utilities, subcontractors, and internal project teams, documenting outcomes, and follow-ups
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior design staff or coordinators as needed
• Review and coordinate proposed revisions to technical standards, criteria packages, or ordinances
• Support constructability reviews, change management, and risk mitigation related to design
• Perform additional duties as assigned to ensure successful project delivery

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• 10+ years of experience in heavy civil transportation projects, with significant design-build exposure
• Experience with FDOT roadway, interchange, and infrastructure projects strongly preferred
• Proven ability to manage large, multidisciplinary design efforts independently
• Proficiency with coordination and design management tools such as Bluebeam, BIM 360, AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, P6 and MS Project.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills
• Strong work ethic with a hands-on, problem-solving mindset
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative design-build environment

Additional Benefits offered by OHLA USA:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
• Tuition Reimbursement after 1 year of employment
• Personal Time Off Program (PTO)
• Engaging work environment
• And much more!!

To learn more about OHLA USA, visit our website www.ohla-usa.com

OHLA ADA Message: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

OHLA EEO Message: OHLA USA and its affiliates are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

OHLA USA and its subsidiaries (“OHLA”) shall not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to OHLA or an employee of OHLA, by mail, electronically, or otherwise will be considered OHLA property. OHLA will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. OHLA will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred to by the Agency free of any charges or fees. OHLA Human Resources is the only authorized representative of OHLA to execute any agreements with search firms or staffing agencies. As a condition for payment, a Vendor shall have OHLA USA Inc.’s Personnel Agreement and a Job Order signed by an authorized OHLA HR representative. Verbal or written communications from any employee of OHLA and its subsidiaries shall not be considered binding obligations. All resumes, whether unsolicited or solicited, shall be the property of OHLA.