Design Coordinator

HDR, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. in Charlotte, NC, is seeking a Design Coordinator to support the Project Architect and Project Manager in delivering high-quality architectural solutions worldwide.

The role focuses on applying architectural techniques and assisting across all phases of the design process. The candidate will collaborate with owners and clients, write specifications, review codes, and coordinate with technicians to advance healthcare, educational, civic, science, and research facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or closely related field.
• Credentials to obtain professional registration.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project).
• Desire to pursue growth opportunities and eventually obtain registration.
• Strong leadership, communication, and relationship management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficient in Autodesk Revit and familiarity with related tools and processes.
• Demonstrated graphic presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, select, and apply architectural techniques, procedures, and modifications to construction documents.
• Perform architectural assignments with general instruction from the Project Architect or Project Manager regarding expected results.
• May work directly with owners or clients to select and recommend procedures.
• Write specifications covering architectural matters and perform code reviews.
• Assist Project Architects, other Architectural Project Coordinators, or Technicians as needed, taking responsibility for work in all phases of the architectural process.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Relationship management

Analytical

Problem-solving

Graphic presentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture

Master’s degree in Architecture

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Photoshop

Illustrator

SketchUp

3ds Max

Rhino

Grasshopper

Microsoft Office

Job description

At HDR, our architecture practice focuses on designing buildings that meet societal challenges and advance community well‑being. As a Design Coordinator, you will support the Project Architect and Project Manager in delivering high‑quality architectural solutions worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, select, and apply architectural techniques, procedures, and modifications to construction documents.
• Perform architectural assignments with general instruction from the Project Architect or Project Manager regarding expected results.
• May work directly with owners or clients to select and recommend procedures.
• Write specifications covering architectural matters and perform code reviews.
• Assist Project Architects, other Architectural Project Coordinators, or Technicians as needed, taking responsibility for work in all phases of the architectural process.
• Perform other duties as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Architecture.
• Experience in healthcare, educational, civic, science, and research facilities.
• Experience and/or interest in sustainable design/LEED.
• Knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, SketchUp, and 3‑D Studio Max.
• Experience with Rhino and Grasshopper.
• Local candidates preferred.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or a closely related field.
• Must possess credentials to obtain future registration.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project).
• Desire to pursue growth opportunities and eventually obtain registration.
• Strong leadership, communication, and relationship management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficient in Autodesk Revit and familiarity with related tools and processes.
• Demonstrated graphic presentation skills.
• Commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture.

Location: Charlotte, NC. Other location: Raleigh, NC.

Schedule: Full‑time. Employee Status: Regular.