Design & Permits Coordinator

Description of the company :

CBNA, a member of Bouygues Construction, carries out major heavy civil and buildings projects. We have been operating in North America since 2002, delivering large-scale projects such as the groundbreaking Port Miami Tunnel. We currently have operations in Rhodes Island, Washington DC and Montana. Our expertise extends throughout underground works, river and maritime works, linear projects, signature bridges, industrial civil engineering, buildings and property development.

The Potomac River Tunnel project is a landmark initiative under the Clean Rivers Project. The project aims to construct a nearly 5.5 miles tunnel beneath the Potomac River with 2 different TBM, serving as a critical infrastructure element to control combined sewer overflows. This will significantly enhance the water quality of the Potomac and Anacostia Rivers and Rock Creek while bolstering the sewer system’s capacity.

Job Summary :

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.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Coordinate with state, local, and federal agencies to obtain necessary approvals for design submittals and drawings.
• Facilitate communication between the design team and construction team to ensure design intent aligns with field requirements and constructability (methodologies, plant)
• Review design drawings and specifications to verify they meet project goals, agency requirements, and cost-effective construction methods.
• Support the preparation and tracking of design submittals, RFIs, and design changes.
• Collaborate with designers to optimize design efficiency while maintaining compliance with project standards and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with local government bodies and regulatory entities on design-related issues impacting construction activities and design changes during construction
• Maintain organized records of design correspondence, approvals, and status tracking
• Support design meetings, technical workshops, and progress reporting
• Report progress at regular intervals and report on permits status during project management meetings

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