Project Coordinator

Design Collaborative; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking architectural and engineering firm as a Project Coordinator in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This exciting role involves supporting studio leaders and project managers to ensure smooth project execution. You'll be at the heart of project coordination, working closely with design teams, contractors, and clients to meet deadlines and uphold quality standards. If you have a passion for organization and a desire to contribute to innovative building design, this opportunity is perfect for you. Embrace a collaborative environment where your skills will help shape impactful projects in the construction industry.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in an administrative support role required.
• Experience in A/E/C preferred but not required.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project information and assist in meetings.
• Ensure deliverables meet quality standards.
• Liaise between teams and manage project documentation.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Team Collaboration

Education

Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Administrative/Business Area

Tools

Newforma

Ajera

Revit

Microsoft Office Suite

Bluebeam Revu

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Base pay range

$48,000.00/yr - $55,000.00/yr

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Human Resources Leader | Aligning Passion With Purpose

We are seeking aProject Coordinatorwith interest or experience in the building design and construction industry to join our Architectural and Engineering firm located downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana.Design Collaborative Project Coordinators have a finger on the pulse of their studio and its projects. They assist their Studio Leaders and Project Managers in ensuring studio and project procedures are organized and followed, that deliverables are on time, and goals are on track. DC Project Coordinators lead with a service-oriented approach to all duties, are committed to excellence and dedicated to the success of the team. They are responsible for effective coordination and administrative execution between design teams, clients, and contractors, both in design and construction.

Qualifications

• At least 3-5 years of experience in an administrative support role required
• A/E/C experience a plus, but not required
• Experience in a professional service firm preferred
• Associates or bachelors degree in an administrative/business area is a plus, but not required with applicable experience

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and collaboration skills to facilitate close work with assigned studio and administrative team as well as with consultants, contractors, and clients in achieving deadlines and quality work.
• Ability to work as part of a team and autonomously with minimal guidance and supervision.
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload and make necessary adjustments in meeting strict deadlines.
• Ability to apply logical steps to problem solving and consistently strives for better solutions.
• Ability to adapt to changes in processes and assignments and learn new tasks as requested, with a desire for continual personal and professional development.
• Ability to anticipate team and project needs and takes initiative to prepare.
• Ability and desire to learn the industry, and new technologies and processes.
• Knowledge of design and construction administration processes sufficient to coordinate project needs with the support of Project Manager is preferred, but not required at time of hire.

Project Coordination

• Document key project information in Newforma, Ajera and other locations as necessary, consistently and accurately.
• Schedule, prepare and participate in project kick-off and check-in meetings.
• Assist in the assembly and distribution of project deliverables as directed, serving as the final quality assurance measure to ensure all materials distributed from DC meet the standard of excellence.
• Participate in the drafting, editing and execution of contract documents from project award through project closeout.
• Initiate and finalize the project specification process, completing Divisions 00-01 with project manager support and coordinating technical sections with the internal project team and external consultants.
• Lead the AHJ project plan review application and submission process with minimal support from the Project Manager.
• Receive, log, and distribute submittals, RFIs and other construction administration documentation accurately to appropriate team members and ensure a timely return to necessary parties.
• Field CAD file requests and export appropriately through Revit as necessary.
• Produce project update reports for communication with project team, including the Project Manager, General Contractor and Client as needed.
• Maintain clean and organized project materials, physically and digitally.
• Serve on a team of administrative professionals who communicate, collaborate, and support each other across studios, providing back up coverage for other project coordinators and reception as necessary.
• Liaise between internal team members and 3rd party IT manager during onboarding, offboarding, seating re-assignments and occasional routine helpdesk support.
• Serve as a key resource for studio leaders by assisting them with various studio-management responsibilities, including but not limited to PTO entry, preparation and facilitation of scheduling meetings, proactive monitoring and coordination of team member project assignments, and other administrative tasks as necessary.
• Proactively assist project managers by actively monitoring and keeping current Ajera hours management, revenue projections, contracts status, and other administrative tasks as necessary.
• Provide expertise and training for the adoption of firmwide tools, including but not limited to Newforma applications, Ajera, Helpdesk, Bluebeam Revu and Microsoft Office Suite.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

• Industries

  Architecture and Planning

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