Architectural Coordinator

Dutco Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Dutco Group is seeking an Architectural Coordinator to lead design coordination across marine facilities, road networks, and infrastructure projects in Abu Dhabi. You will work with civil, structural, marine, transportation, utilities, and MEP teams from concept through construction to ensure coordinated, compliant designs.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, experience in large-scale multidisciplinary projects, and proficiency in AutoCAD and BIM tools (Revit/Navisworks).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or related discipline.
• Experience coordinating architectural design on large-scale multidisciplinary projects (marine/road/infrastructure).
• Understanding of design coordination processes, construction docs, and project delivery stages.
• Familiarity with building codes, accessibility requirements, and infrastructure design standards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate architectural design activities with civil, structural, marine, transportation, utilities, and MEP teams.
• Review drawings, specifications, design calculations, and technical submissions for coordination and consistency.
• Support integration of architectural requirements into marine/port facilities, roads, public spaces, and infrastructure.
• Track design deliverables, comments, approvals, and revisions per project schedules.
• Identify design interfaces, discrepancies, and potential clashes; coordinate their resolution with stakeholders.
• Assist with design briefs, reports, technical documentation, and presentation materials.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, and authorities to clarify requirements and obtain reviews/approvals.
• Support site visits and construction-stage coordination, including responses to technical queries and proposed changes.
• Monitor compliance with codes, standards, accessibility, safety, and project specs.
• Maintain organized records of drawings, correspondence, decisions, and design changes.

Skills

Architectural coordination

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Navisworks

Job description

Job description

The Architectural Coordinator – Marine, Road, and Infrastructure will coordinate architectural design activities across marine facilities, road networks, and infrastructure projects. The role supports multidisciplinary teams from concept through construction, ensuring design information is coordinated, compliant with project requirements, and delivered on schedule.

Job Responsibility

• Coordinate architectural design activities with civil, structural, marine, transportation, utilities, and MEP teams.
• Review drawings, specifications, design calculations, and technical submissions for coordination and consistency.
• Support the integration of architectural requirements into marine and port facilities, roads, public spaces, and related infrastructure.
• Track design deliverables, comments, approvals, and revisions in line with project schedules.
• Identify design interfaces, discrepancies, and potential clashes, and coordinate their resolution with relevant stakeholders.
• Assist with preparing design briefs, reports, technical documentation, and presentation materials.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, and authorities to clarify project requirements and obtain necessary reviews and approvals.
• Support site visits and construction-stage coordination, including responses to technical queries and review of proposed changes.
• Monitor compliance with applicable codes, standards, accessibility requirements, safety provisions, and project specifications.
• Maintain organized records of drawings, correspondence, decisions, and design changes.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or a related discipline.
• Experience coordinating architectural design on marine, road, infrastructure, or other large-scale multidisciplinary projects.
• Understanding of design coordination processes, construction documentation, and project delivery stages.
• Familiarity with relevant building codes, accessibility requirements, and infrastructure design standards.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and familiarity with BIM tools such as Revit or Navisworks.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and manage several deliverables at once.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to quality, safety, and project requirements.
• Professional registration or relevant project-management/BIM training is an advantage.

Architectural design coordination

• Construction documentation and drawing review
• Building codes, regulations, and standards
• Design development and detailing
• Coordination of architectural, structural, and MEP disciplines
• Project scheduling and deadline management
• Technical submittal and shop drawing review
• Design change and revision management
• Quality assurance and design compliance
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and BIM tools
• Communication and stakeholder coordination
• Attention to detail and problem-solving