Design Coordinator
Posted 25 Sep 2026
Advertised as “Design Coordinator - Buildings”
BranchFactor Summary
The original posting with the fluff stripped out
- Expected experience
- 5+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- Hybrid
No salary listed for this role.
Field of studyArchitecture (or related)
Study levelProfessional certification
Your Opportunity
As a Design Coordinator, you will contribute from early planning and conceptual development through project completion. This role requires a strong understanding of design and planning, technical coordination, construction documentation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and project delivery.
Responsibilities
- Develop design concepts under the direction of project design leader.
- Develop design studies, visualization and graphics for client presentations
- Participate in developing visual and storytelling content when appropriate for project pursuits
- Translate concepts into clear technical documentation using Revit and visualization tools
- Prepare and coordinate construction documents from schematic design through construction administration
- Coordinate architectural and engineering documentation, including technical reviews, detailing, redlines, QA/QC, and interdisciplinary coordination
- Collaborate with project architects, project managers, engineers, and clients to ensure seamless project execution.
- Coordinate architectural, structural, MEP, and specialty consultant drawings.
- Review drawings and specifications for completeness, quality, constructability, and code compliance.
- Assist in managing project schedules, deliverables, and document milestones.
- Participate in design coordination meetings and client presentations as required.
- Support permitting activities and respond to jurisdictional review comments.
- Assist during bidding and construction administration, including RFIs, submittals, and field coordination.
- Mentor junior staff and contribute to maintaining firm BIM and documentation standards.
Qualifications
Your Qualifications and Credentials
- Advanced Revit and AutoCAD proficiency required; familiarity with SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and rendering tools preferred
- Demonstrated experience preparing and coordinating construction documents for commercial, institutional, industrial, or complex building projects.
- Strong knowledge of building codes, accessibility requirements, and construction methods.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and coordination skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting project deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
Education and Experience
5+ years of experience in commercial architecture and design.
Professional Architecture degree from a NAAB-accredited institution or equivalent