Design Coordinator

About the role

Your Opportunity Your role is to work with some general guidance and direction from a Project Manager or Project Architect. Coordination with project team, consultants, contractors, and Owners can be a part of your weekly activities to manage projects. Along with your Project Manager or Project Architect, you may support multiple projects at any time, within various phases of design and construction.

Responsibilities

• Supports project teams in development of design documentation.
• Aids in the development of a design through sketches, physical models, electronic models, diagrams, massing studies, and other visual formats.
• Utilizes BIM technologies in development of three-dimensional models of buildings and their components.
• Participates in design critiques and pin-ups.
• Interprets and applies building codes and requirements of other regulatory agencies.
• Prepares and revises documentation in various architectural phases including site plans, floor plans, building elevations, building sections, and details.
• Collaborates with building systems (structural, mechanical, electrical, etc.) to ensure compatibility with the design intent.
• Reviews shop drawings and submittals, responds to RFIs, prepares site observation reports, and other contract administration tasks.
• Coordinates building systems with construction documents.
• Aids in the evaluation and selection of building systems and materials.
• Attends project coordination and meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants.
• Participates in value engineering and basic cost estimating.
• Implements sustainable design principles into the building design and surrounding environment.
• Assists in site analysis, research of concept, benchmarks, typology, and precedents.

Requirements

Basic knowledge and application of accessibility codes and applicable building codes.
Basic knowledge of building construction systems, means and methods, materials, and industry associated standards is expected.
Basic understanding of all phases of architectural document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications.
Desire to collaborate in one (or more) of the following markets: Healthcare, S&T, Advanced Manufacturing, Mission Critical.
Ability to conduct space planning, block planning, and adjacencies in coordination with building program.
To develop floor plans, wall sections, and details.
To check own work for accuracy and completeness and manage time to meet project budget and schedule.
To participate and collaborate in a project team setting through all phases of architectural document production.
To engage in creative and critical thought.
To hand sketch and communicate concepts and ideas to others effectively.
To interpret sketches, drawings, building program and other similar material.
To communicate abstract ideas (verbal/written).

Skills

• Basic knowledge of accessibility codes and building codes.
• Knowledge of building construction systems, materials, and industry standards.
• Understanding of architectural document production and drawing relationships.
• Collaboration skills in healthcare, S&T, manufacturing, and mission-critical sectors.
• Space planning, block planning, and adjacency coordination.
• Development of floor plans, wall sections, and details.
• Work review and scheduling management.
• Team collaboration and creative thinking.
• Sketching and communication skills.
• Interpretation and communication of architectural materials and programs.
• Ability to convey abstract ideas verbally and in writing.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Architecture or bachelor’s degree in support of licensure criteria.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience.
• Registered Architect or actively pursuing licensure.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Wellness program.
• Health savings account.
• Flexible spending account.
• 401(k) plan.
• Employee stock purchase program.
• Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
• Short-term/long-term disability plans.
• Emergency travel benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Professional membership fee coverage.
• Paid family leave.

Pay

$79,000.00 - $114,500.00 Annually

Schedule

Full time

Location

United States | CO | Denver