Design Coordinator

Stantec; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking an experienced Design Coordinator to support the Mission Critical/Data Centers practice, coordinating architectural and engineering documentation for complex projects with national and international clients. You will work from early planning through project completion, ensuring design quality, interdisciplinary collaboration, and adherence to BIM standards.

The role requires strong technical coordination, documentation, and the ability to mentor junior staff while managing

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in commercial architecture and design; experience with Mission Critical/Data Center projects is a plus.
• Professional Architecture degree from a NAAB-accredited institution or equivalent.
• Advanced Revit and AutoCAD proficiency; familiarity with SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and rendering tools preferred.
• Demonstrated experience preparing and coordinating construction documents for commercial, institutional, industrial, or complex building projects.
• Strong knowledge of building codes, accessibility, and construction methods.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work.

Responsibilities

• 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 reviews, detailing, redlines, QA/QC, and coordination.
• Collaborate with project architects, managers, engineers, and clients for seamless execution.
• Coordinate architectural, structural, MEP, and specialty drawings.
• Review drawings for completeness, quality, and code compliance.
• Assist in managing project schedules, deliverables, and milestones.
• Participate in design coordination meetings and client presentations.
• Support permitting activities and respond to jurisdictional review comments.
• Assist during bidding and construction administration with RFIs and submittals.
• Mentor junior staff and uphold BIM/documentation standards.

Skills

Revit

AutoCAD

Interdisciplinary coordination

Project coordination

Communication

Education

NAAB-accredited Architecture degree

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Rendering tools

Job description

Stantec’s Buildings team is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. Our collaborative culture and our innovative, sustainable approach to projects help us create buildings that matter to our world.

Together, we are enhancing the quality of life globally through design.

Join us and design your place with Stantec.

Stantec Buildings is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. We take an innovative, collaborative approach to projects, sharing a common belief that sustainable design for the built environment can make the world a better place for future generations. Join us and design your place with Stantec.

We are seeking an experienced and technically focused Design Coordinator to support the continued growth of our Mission Critical / Data Centers practice. This role offers the opportunity to support the architectural development of complex, technically sophisticated projects for national and international clients while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate is a collaborative and detail-oriented professional with strong technical capabilities, and a passion for design quality, project execution, and supporting project teams.

As a Design Coordinator, you will contribute from early planning and conceptual development through project completion. This role requires a strong understanding of technical coordination, construction documentation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and project delivery within complex mission critical environments.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in commercial architecture and design. Experience with Mission Critical, Data Center or other technically complex project types is a plus.
• Professional Architecture degree from a NAAB-accredited institution or equivalent
• Advanced Revit and AutoCAD proficiency required; familiarity with SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and rendering tools preferred
• Demonstrated experience preparing and coordinating construction documents for commercial, institutional, industrial, or complex building projects.
• Strong knowledge of building codes, accessibility requirements, and construction methods.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting project deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high‑quality work.

Typical office environment includes working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future‑proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

Pay Range

• Locations in NYC & CA (Bay Area) & NJ (RP)-$90,500.00 - $131,200.00 Annually

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part‑time roles will be pro‑rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary

Regular full‑time and part‑time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short‑term/long‑term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full‑time and part‑time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements

Primary Location

United States | CA | San Francisco

Other Locations

United States | CA | Sacramento

Organization

2014 Buildings-US California AID-San Francisco CA

Employee Status

Regular

Business Justification

New Position

Travel

No

Schedule

Full time

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.