Design Coordinator - Buildings

Location: Portland, OR, United States; Hybrid

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.

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