Project Coordinator

Overview:

Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with the consultants and technical team efforts to facilitate effective execution of project design and the delivery of implementation documents
• Works with PIC/PM in developing and managing the production schedule, including effectively defining and meeting deadlines
• Prepares, reviews and coordinates implementation documents prior to issue, including verifying implementation documents conform to QA/QC and HKS standards, best practice and quality expectations
• Manages the technical resolution and coordination for a defined portion of a project
• May lead development of code analysis and confirm code and zoning requirements for assigned segment of project are met
• Coordinates design group interaction both internally and externally, including leading consultant team work sessions
• Maintains open communication with client and provides guidance through projects
• Coordinates with project managers, clients, public agencies, consultants and contractors to incorporate engineering systems, to respond to requests for information, clarifications and modifications and to obtain approvals and adjust scope of services
• Prepares client presentations and may present design concepts and drawings
• Exercises skills of persuasion and negotiation on critical issues
• Performs product research; assists project designers with materials and systems evaluation to make proper selections
• Oversees appropriate application of products and materials available on the market and best practices
• Maintains awareness of risk management for potential project issues and involves PIC/PM if needed
• Leads and participates in team meetings to discuss project issues, technical issues and coordination with other disciplines
• Attends on-site visits, field reviews and project meetings and documents as appropriate
• May be responsible for preparing and/or reviewing meeting minutes for consultant coordination meetings
• Travel may be required

Qualifications:

Education and Experience

• Accredited professional degree in Architecture or related field preferred
• Typically 8+ years of experience

Licenses and Certifications

• Architectural Registration preferred
• Sustainable design accreditation preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Advanced – expert-level experience, knowledge or skills

Intermediate – experience, knowledge or skills required to produce high-quality solutions or work

Basic – familiar with primary concepts or capabilities and may perform elementary functions depending on role

• Advanced skills in Bluebeam required
• Intermediate skills in Revit and Navisworks required
• Basic skills in Rhino, Grasshopper, Dynamo, Twinmotion, Enscape or other visualization tools required; intermediate preferred
• Basic experience with Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign required
• Advanced skills in MS Office Suite required
• Advanced knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines required
• Advanced ability to research and incorporate into implementation documents required
• Advanced knowledge of materials, construction techniques, building codes and QA/QC process required
• Advanced experience with the entire project lifestyle, through post-occupancy required
• Advanced presentation, graphic and visualization skills to communicate ideas required
• Advanced organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time required
• Intermediate ability to maintain existing client relationships and build new client relationships required
• Intermediate ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing required
• Intermediate ability to problem solve and apply innovative solutions required
• Intermediate ability to collaborate and encourage collaboration in a team environment required
• Advanced ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality required

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