Design Coordinator
Posted 16 Mar 2026
Advertised as “Senior Design Coordinator”
BranchFactor Summary
The original posting with the fluff stripped out
- Expected experience
- 5–8 yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Contract
- Full-time
- Visa sponsorship
- Not offered
No salary listed for this role.
Field of studyArchitecture, Construction Management, Engineering (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
ABOUT US
Holder Construction is a nationally recognized leader in the construction industry, consistently ranked among the top firms on ENR’s Top 400 Contractors list. We are a performance-driven company that believes in rewarding excellence and investing in our people. Our structured career development program empowers associates to grow quickly into expanded roles and responsibilities based on merit. With operations throughout the United States, we offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including:
- Annual bonus program
- Paid time off
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k)-retirement plan
- Night and swing shift differential pay for select roles
About the Role
We are looking for a Senior Design Coordinator to join our PDS team on our project in Ashburn, VA. This is a full-time, in-person position.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate design processes for complex Mission Critical commercial projects.
- Facilitate integration between design and construction teams.
- Review and interpret construction drawings and specifications, especially MEP disciplines.
- Conduct cross-discipline design quality reviews.
- Assess design document status by phase and project needs.
- Identify and address design and engineering challenges.
- Collaborate with owners, designers, engineers, and subcontractors for issue resolution.
- Manage deadlines, maintain files, and provide reporting.
- Coach and mentor junior associates.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, or a related field.
- 5–8+ years of experience in an architectural, engineering, or construction position.
- Experience managing complex Mission Critical commercial projects.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
- Strong ethical standards and ability to have difficult conversations professionally.
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
Preferred:
- Experience in Data Center and Mission Critical facilities.