Project Coordinator-Design Lead

Deep Roots Drainage; North Dakota; Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Deep Roots Drainage in North Dakota is seeking a Project Coordinator-Design Lead to translate landowners’ goals into well-planned drainage projects. The role blends design work with project coordination, acting as the link between customers, field crews, and leadership.

You’ll create accurate drainage layouts, prepare project details, and ensure each job is ready for smooth execution. The position suits problem-solvers who enjoy mapping, design tools, and organized work in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Experience in project coordination, construction, agriculture, or a related technical field.
• Familiarity with mapping tools, GPS systems, survey data, or drainage design software (or willingness to learn).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, especially with field data and design requirements.
• Excellent communication skills for working with customers, field crews, and vendors.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in design work, documentation, and coordination.

Responsibilities

• Develop accurate drainage designs, maps, and project layouts using GPS, LiDAR data, and design software.
• Review landowner goals, field conditions, and soil data to create efficient drainage plans.
• Prepare job packets, material lists, maps, and documentation for field crews.
• Communicate with farmers, landowners, and vendors throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintain organized project files, digital records, and design archives.
• Support operations with one calls and material ordering coordination.
• Provide problem-solving support when design or field challenges arise.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of design standards and workflows.

Skills

Project coordination

Mapping tools

GPS systems

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multi-project management

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Job description

Someone who enjoys problem solving, working with mapping and design tools, and staying organized in a fast-paced environment. Your work directly supports high quality installations and long-term land stewardship.

North Dakota / Remote

Posted April 6, 2026

Pay: Based on experience

About the Job

Deep Roots Drainage is a locally owned company specializing in high‑quality drain tile installation for farms andrural properties across North Dakota. We’re looking for a reliable Project Coordinator-Design Lead to join our team.As the Project Coordinator and Design Lead, you’ll turn landowners’ goals into well‑planned, efficient drainage projects. This role combines technical design work with project coordination, serving as the link between customers, field crews, and leadership. You’ll create accurate drainage layouts, prepare project details, and ensure each job is ready for smooth execution.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys problem‑solving, working with mapping and design tools, and staying organized in a fast‑paced environment. Your work directly supports high‑quality installations and long‑term land stewardship.

Responsibilities

• Develop accurate drainage designs, maps, and projectlayouts using GPS, Lidar survey data, and design software
• Review landowner goals, field conditions, and soildata to create efficient, effective drainage plans
• Prepare job packets, material lists, maps, anddocumentation for field crews
• Communicate with farmers, landowners, and vendorsthroughout the project lifecycle
• Maintain organized project files, digital records, anddesign archives
• Support operations with ones calls, and materialordering coordination
• Provide problem‑solving support when design or fieldchallenges arise
• Contribute to continuous improvement of designstandards, workflows, and project processes

Qualifications

• Experience in project coordination, construction,agriculture, or a related technical field Preferred
• Familiarity with mapping tools, GPS systems, surveydata, or drainage design software (or willingness to learn)
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills,especially when working with field data and design requirements
• Excellent communication skills for working withcustomers, field crews, and vendors
• High attention to detail and accuracy in design work,documentation, and coordination
• Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, andshifting priorities
• Strong organizational skills with the ability tomaintain clear records and project files
• Comfortable working both independently and as part ofa team
• Proficiency with computers, spreadsheets, and digitalproject tools