Senior Design Coordinator

Holder Construction; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

Night and swing shift differential pay for select roles

Job summary

Holder Construction is seeking a Senior Design Coordinator for their project in Ashburn, VA. This full-time, in-person role involves facilitating integration between design and construction teams and managing project documentation.

Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree and have 5–8+ years of relevant experience, particularly with complex Mission Critical projects. The position offers a competitive compensation package including paid time off and insurance benefits.

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of experience in an architectural, engineering, or construction position.
• Experience managing complex Mission Critical commercial projects.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate integration between design and construction teams.
• Review and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Manage deadlines, maintain files, and provide reporting.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, or a related field

Job description

Holder Construction is a nationally recognized leader in the construction industry, consistently ranked among the top firms on ENR’s Top 400 Contractors list. We are a performance-driven company that believes in rewarding excellence and investing in our people. Our structured career development program empowers associates to grow quickly into expanded roles and responsibilities based on merit. With operations throughout the United States, we offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Paid time off
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Night and swing shift differential pay for select roles

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Design Coordinator to join our PDS team on our project in Ashburn, VA. This is a full-time, in-person position.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate integration between design and construction teams.
• Review and interpret construction drawings and specifications, especially MEP disciplines.
• Assess design document status by phase and project needs.
• Identify and address design and engineering challenges.Collaborate with owners, designers, engineers, and subcontractors for issue resolution.
• Manage deadlines, maintain files, and provide reporting.
• Coach and mentor junior associates.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• 5–8+ years of experience in an architectural, engineering, or construction position.
• Experience managing complex Mission Critical commercial projects.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong ethical standards and ability to have difficult conversations professionally.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Data Center and Mission Critical facilities.
• Experience with contract documents and various project delivery methods.
• Experience coaching and mentoring junior team members.
• Ability to innovate and adapt to new technology.
• Open to additional responsibilities as the role and department evolve.

Holder is committed to Equal Opportunity Employment (EOE).

Substance abuse testing and a background screening is a condition of employment andHolder Construction does not sponsor applicants for immigration status or benefits.