Project Coordinator

FE Design & Consulting; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 44,083 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Company-issued MacBook

401K with matching contribution

Yearly company-sponsored office trip

Job summary

A boutique design firm in Los Angeles seeks a Project Coordinator to manage timelines and client communication in hospitality design projects. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 1 year of coordination experience, strong communication skills, and familiarity with the restaurant build-out process. This full-time role features a hybrid work model, competitive pay, health benefits, and a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of project coordination experience in architecture, construction, or permitting.
• Familiarity with commercial restaurant or bar build-outs required.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for client visits.

Responsibilities

• Manage timelines, deliverables, and client communication for multiple projects.
• Coordinate with drafters, engineers, and agency officials.
• Review and respond to Health Department and Building Department comments.

Skills

Project coordination experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to read plans

Proficiency in project management tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, construction management, or related field

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Project Coordinator – Hospitality Design & Permitting

📍 Little Tokyo, Los Angeles (Hybrid)

💰 $32–$40/hr (Based on Experience)

💼 Full-Time | Hourly | 3 Days In-Office Minimum

About FE Design & Consulting

FE Design & Consulting is a boutique permit expediting and design firm with over 20 years of experience helping independent restaurants, bars, and hospitality spaces come to life across Los Angeles. From Michelin-caliber kitchens to neighborhood cocktail bars, we navigate the complex web of City Planning, Building, and Health Department regulations so our clients can focus on creating memorable guest experiences.

Our office, located in historic Little Tokyo, is a collaborative team of designers, drafters, and project coordinators who value transparency, mentorship, and a shared appreciation for the hospitality world. We offer competitive pay, generous health benefits, PTO, and the flexibility of hybrid work (company-issued MacBook included).

If you thrive in fast-paced creative environments and love the intersection of design, regulation, and hospitality, we’d love to meet you. Personality and communication skills are an absolute must-have.

What You’ll Do

• Managing timelines, deliverables, and client communication for multiple projects
• Coordinating with drafters, engineers, and agency officials to move projects through plan check
• Reviewing and responding to Health Department and Building Department comments
• Conducting site visits, verifying field conditions, and attending plan check meetings
• Preparing and submitting detailed response letters, narratives, and resubmittal packages
• Tracking project hours, updates, and documentation using project management software
• Supporting a culture of collaboration and clear communication across the FE team

What We’re Looking For

• 1+ years of project coordination experience (preferably in architecture, construction, or permitting)
• Familiarity with commercial restaurant or bar build-outs
• Ability to read and understand architectural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing plans
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Organized, proactive, and comfortable juggling multiple deadlines
• Proficiency in project management tools (we’ll train you on ours)
• Bachelor’s degree in business, construction management, or related field
• Local to the Los Angeles area — 3 in-office days per week required
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for client meetings and site visits

(PMP certification or agency expediting experience is a plus.)

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• ✨ Collaborative, transparent, and creative team culture
• 🏥 Health insurance and paid time off
• 💻 Hybrid work setup with company-issued MacBook
• 🍸 Deep ties to LA’s best chefs, bartenders, and hospitality innovators

• Company Subsidized Health, Dental, Vision
• 7 Paid Holidays
• 8 Paid Time Off Days after one year with up to 20 PTO days by five years
• 401K with matching employer contribution (Vests over 5 years)
• Yearly company-sponsored office trip (Previous locales: Vegas, New Orleans, Mammoth, Napa, Santa Barbara)
• Partial Remote Work Available
• $32 to $40 per hour

This position is full-time, with hours from 8:30 to 5:00 PM, totaling a minimum of 40 hours per week with paid overtime. You will be expected to work overtime to complete tasks and meet deadlines when needed.