Integration Analyst Jobs in Dallas, TX

Position Summary

McCarthy is seeking a Design Integration Manager to join the design integration (DI) group in the national water/wastewater business unit. The DI group primarily supports the business to help facilitate coordination, quality, innovation and collaboration with our clients, design consultants, subcontractors, vendors and internal partners during the preconstruction (design) phase. DI also supports the business development, preconstruction and operations teams to ensure full team integration and consistency throughout the project lifecycle.

Reporting to a Design Integration Director, the Manager will apply their technical expertise to oversee planning, coordination, facilitation and/or implementation of DI activities such as partnering, team alignment, design management, constructability reviews, risk management, 3D model management, and startup & commissioning coordination. The Manager is expected to help assess, identify, implement, and advance the necessary tasks for each assigned project. The Manager will plan out and assist the Project team in implementation of the DI plan, including, but not limited to partnering activities, team alignment and organization plans, communication plans, design coordination, change management, constructability reviews, VDC/BIM coordination, value engineering efforts, risk register management, permitting and other coordination tasks, as needed, throughout the design phase for a successful handover to the construction group and eventually, the client. The Manager will also be expected to lead or assist with identified special projects to help optimize DI and other preconstruction processes as well as enhance collaboration efforts through all aspects of the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Key Attributes
• Teammate and team builder;
• Strong communicator;
• Detail-oriented;
• Strong organizational skills;
• Self-starter: willing and able to identify and lead tasks, be fully engaged in efforts associated with role;
• Flexible: ability to work “in the grey area”, ability to understand the unique needs of each team/project and customize approach accordingly;
• Able to take best practices/procedures and adapt those to project specific needs;
• Able to build consensus and work with internal groups to generate positive outcomes for the project;
• Maintains a positive and solution-oriented approach to work, providing open and honest feedback;
• Enjoys ongoing learning and training others;
• Able to work with external consultants, subcontractors, vendors and clients as needed to effectively communicate plans and procedures;
• Capable, familiar or competent with using multiple software tools, including 2D/3D modelling, web-based tools and Excel;
• Understands basic legal terminology for contracts and risk management.

The Manager is expected to assess, plan, implement and improve DI processes and procedures on assigned projects and support all phases of the project – business development, preconstruction/ estimating, and operations (construction) – as needed. Additionally, the Manager is expected to manage and develop the DI team on each project.

• Design-Phase
• Day to day management of DI plans and personnel for multiple projects;
• Remain up to date on project status and milestones to ensure DI plan is on track and coordinated with the rest of the Project team’s preconstruction/design phase activities;
• Interface with Project teams to develop and monitor expectations for schedule, cost, quality and content of design-phase document delivery;
• Aid in obtaining client direction and provide internal direction, as necessary, to facilitate the project goals and conditions of satisfaction;
• Lead or support value engineering (VE) workshops, maintains running VE logs, coordinates with Precon/Estimating group to ensure relevant items are reviewed, prioritized, coordinated with design partners, captured in trending logs and tracking decisions;
• Manage constructability and specifications review process with internal team, as well as the design team and client;
• Manage design changes in an organized fashion, helps assess impact, tracks major changes and coordinates with internal and external teams to convey impact and evaluate solutions, as needed;
• Manage design document control and model management using both 3D and 2D file management systems (i.e. Revizto, BIM 360, etc.);
• Work with VDC manager assigned to project to develop and implement project-specific BIM execution plans, LOD matrices, model management and publishing requirements;
• Understand basic water/wastewater regulations, permits, funding, building codes, and design standards to assist in code compliance during design delivery;
• Bridge gaps between engineering and preconstruction/construction teams to work through challenges, and drive to the best solutions;
• Works on special projects focused on improving efficiency for preconstruction and construction teams, as needed;
• Participates in preconstruction, DI group and other department-related meetings; and

• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as appropriate.

• Business Development

• Work with Business Development team to develop and maintain any potential and existing client-business relationships;
• Develop a strong understanding of the company's services, capabilities, business strategy, and knowledge of their local/national competition;
• Assist in developing creative solutions for existing clients, as well as for new opportunities;
• Actively participate in pursuits including proposal development and interviews, as needed;

• Actively participate in industry organizations, including the delivery of strategic presentations and board representation, as appropriate;

• Construction-Phase

• Coordinate with Project Team to ensure smooth handover of 100% design documents and associated model;
• Support project teams if redesign efforts, vendor coordination or other technical input is necessary; and
• Provide support, as needed, on startup and commissioning/testing procedures and plans.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, environmental, civil, mechanical or structural engineering or related field;
• 8-10+ years of experience in the municipal water and/or wastewater field;
• Strong knowledge and experience in engineering/consulting or estimating/preconstruction;
• Familiarity with collaborative delivery (design-build, CMAR, etc.) is preferred;
• Proficient in interpreting and understanding technical memoranda, specifications, drawings, process flow diagrams, and other project-related documentation;
• Ability to supervise, interface and develop all levels of personnel;

This role involves travel up to 50% of the time.

McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

NOTICE TO EXTERNAL SEARCH FIRMS: McCarthy’s Talent Acquisition Team is the only authorized representative permitted to engage with external search firms, staffing agencies, or other third-party recruiting partners. McCarthy maintains an Approved Agency List for recruiting partners, which is reviewed and updated annually.

McCarthy will only consider submissions from agencies with a signed fee agreement in place for the current year. McCarthy does not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate submissions, or referrals from agencies that do not meet these requirements.

If a candidate is submitted without an active agreement, McCarthy will have no obligation to pay any fees and reserves the right to contact, engage, interview, or hire such candidate(s) without any financial or other responsibility to the submitting agency. Unsolicited resumes, including those sent directly to hiring managers or other employees, will be considered the property of McCarthy.