Project overview:

The Chicago Transit Authority has selected the consortium of VINCI Construction Grands Projets and Walsh Construction Company to build the extension to the Red Line subway system.

The contract, worth $2.78 billion (2.49 billion), covers the design and construction of a 9 km extension to the line, including a 6.4 km overhead section. In addition, four new stations will be built, fully accessible to people with reduced mobility.

This extension is designed to serve the disadvantaged communities of Chicago's Far South Side.

We are currently looking for a CAD Draftsman/woman in order to support the Methods engineers and wider Engineering and Construction teams with AutoCad and Revit drafting activities. The engineering team will focus on providing value for money through innovative design and an industry leading commitment to safety and sustainability through design.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Prepare 2D Drawings on AutoCad and 3d models in Revit : construction sequences, site installation drawings, RC detailed drawings for temporary structures, steel working platforms, formworks, shoring, scaffolding.
• Perform excavation drawings and extract cut/fill quantitiesPerform quantity take-offs, preparation of Bill Of Quantities.
• Control drawings of proprietary formwork systems received from external supplier and adapt or modify to suit site conditions.
• Adhere to project quality plan and procedures and provide document controller with the necessary information for upload on the Document Management System.
• Maintain a shared library of blocks and external references with other team members.
• Regular interaction with other team members from other departments (construction team, surveyors, designers) to understand the requirements and make appropriate CAD actions
• Provide the document controller with necessary information for the drawings register and ensure latest revisions of his drawings are available through the Electronic Document Management System

Requirements:

• Degree in civil engineering
• Previous experience in similar role
• Strong experience with AutoCad and Revit softwares. Excellent proficiency in 2d drawings, 3d modelling is a plus
• Knowledge of Autocad civil 3d and Sketchup is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of formwork and scaffolding systems.
• Good understanding of construction methodologies and temporary works design, experience in structural construction works, in particular bridges
  
• Ability to assume responsibility, interface and communicate effectively with others is essential.
• Meet the eligible VIE criterias.

This offer is for a VIE position only.