Architectural Project and Cost Coordinator

Cdl Nuclear Technologies Llc; Cranberry Township, Pittsburgh (Butler County, Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Health benefits

Job summary

CDL Nuclear Technologies is seeking an experienced Architectural Project and Cost Coordinator to support healthcare imaging facility projects nationwide. This role blends architectural coordination with financial oversight, connecting Project Management and Finance teams.

The position involves budget tracking, cost analysis, and collaboration with architects, engineers, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure design decisions align with budgets throughout development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture is required.
• Minimum of six years of architectural design experience.
• Experience with project cost management and invoice reconciliation.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, and 3D modeling tools.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate design and contract-document development with architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, and other project disciplines.
• Review drawings and specifications for design intent, code compliance, completeness, and coordination quality.
• Track project budgets, waivers, committed costs, actual costs, and related financial documentation.
• Review change orders and related financial impacts; escalate concerns before they affect delivery.
• Advise Project Managers on architectural, budgeting, and project cost matters.

Skills

Project cost management

Invoice review

Change-order analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

3D modeling tools

Job description

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Architectural Project and Cost Coordinator

Management PA - Pittsburgh, Cranberry Township, PA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1732

CDL Nuclear Technologies

Bring Architecture, Project Coordination, and Financial Oversight Together

CDL Nuclear Technologies is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Architectural Project and Cost Coordinator to support the planning, design, financial coordination, and delivery of healthcare imaging facility projects across the country.

This is not a traditional architectural design position.

architectural expertise with project cost coordination, serving as an important connection between our Project Management and Finance teams.

The ideal candidate can confidently review architectural drawings and specifications while also monitoring budgets, invoices, committed costs, and potential financial risks.

You will provide architectural guidance across a high-volume portfolio of healthcare and imaging projects, coordinate with internal and external project partners, and help ensure that design decisions and project costs remain aligned throughout each phase of development.

If you enjoy applying your architectural background beyond design alone and want greater involvement in budgeting, contractor proposals, financial reporting, and project execution, this may be the ideal opportunity for you.

What You’ll Do

Architectural Design and Technical Coordination

• Coordinate with architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, and other project disciplines throughout design and contract-document development
• Apply advanced architectural concepts and professional judgment across healthcare and imaging facility projects
• Review drawings and specifications for design intent, code compliance, completeness, and coordination quality
• Write and edit architectural specifications using independent analysis and design knowledge
• Coordinate multidisciplinary documents for Authority Having Jurisdiction approval, bidding, and construction
• Research applicable codes, guidelines, regulations, and architectural best practices
• Assist internal and external stakeholders in developing effective project strategies and plans
• Participate in project-site visits throughout the United States as needed

Project Cost and Financial Coordination

• Support project budget development and ongoing budget management in partnership with Project Management and Finance
• Review contractor bids and supporting documents for scope, completeness, and cost reasonableness
• Track project invoices, waivers, committed costs, actual costs, and related financial documentation
• Partner with Finance on payment reconciliation by matching invoices and disbursements against project commitments
• Identify cost variances, potential overruns, and emerging financial risks
• Review change orders and related financial impacts
• Escalate cost or compliance concerns before they affect project delivery
• Advise Project Managers on architectural, budgeting, and project cost matters
• Serve as a primary liaison between the Project Management and Finance teams
• Translate architectural decisions into clear financial and project considerations
• Help Project Managers maintain visibility into project budgets and cost risks
• Communicate complex architectural and financial information to a variety of stakeholders
• Balance multiple deadlines and competing priorities across a high-volume project portfolio
• Help ensure that design quality, project scope, budgets, and delivery expectations remain aligned

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from an accredited institution

Minimum of six years of architectural design experience

Demonstrated experience with:

• Project cost management
• Invoice review and reconciliation
• Change-order financial analysis

Proficiency with industry-standard architectural software, including:

• AutoCAD
• Revit
• Relevant 3D modeling tools

Strong understanding of architectural drawings, specifications, building codes, and construction documentation

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to communicate complex design and financial information to diverse stakeholders

Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Registered Architect licensure
• Healthcare architecture or healthcare construction experience
• Experience with medical imaging facility design or constructionExperience reviewing contractor proposals, bids, and change orders
• Knowledge of Sage
• Knowledge of Milestone or Salesforce
• Experience working directly with Project Management and Finance teamsFamiliarity with Authority Having Jurisdiction submissions and approval processes

Who Will Thrive in This Role?

Reviewing architectural drawings while keeping project budgets in focus

Moving between design, project management, and finance responsibilities

Identifying potential cost concerns before they become larger project issues

Creating structure and financial visibility across multiple active projects

Working with architects, engineers, contractors, finance professionals, and project leaders

Balancing technical accuracy with practical business needs

Supporting the development of specialized healthcare environments

Work Environment and Travel

This position is based at CDL Nuclear Technologies’ corporate office in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, with approximately 25% or more travel to project sites throughout the United States.

The role may involve visits to active construction sites, healthcare facilities, imaging environments, vendor locations, and other project-related settings. The employee must be able to safely navigate active job sites and follow all applicable safety precautions, customer requirements, privacy expectations, and company policies.

Comprehensive Benefits and Employee Perks

• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Company-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company-Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability Coverage
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Hands-On Training and Professional Development
• Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities

CDL’s full-time benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, an employer-funded HRA, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, an employee assistance program, paid time off, paid holidays, parental leave, and a 401(k) program.

Founded in 1992, CDL Nuclear Technologies specializes in end-to-end cardiac imaging solutions, including Cardiac PET and PET/CT systems. The company partners with hospitals, cardiology practices, and health systems to implement scalable and fully integrated cardiac imaging programs.

For more than 30 years, CDL has helped physicians and healthcare organizations expand access to advanced diagnostic imaging through equipment, facility development, clinical support, staffing, radiopharmaceutical services, and ongoing operational support.

Help Build the Future of Healthcare Imaging

If you are an experienced architectural professional who understands that successful projects require both strong design and disciplined cost management, we invite you to apply.

Join CDL Nuclear Technologies and help deliver innovative healthcare imaging environments across the country.

CDL Nuclear Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need.