Senior Design Coordinator

Holder Construction; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus program

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k)-retirement plan

Night and swing shift differential pay

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Atlanta is seeking a Senior Design Coordinator to manage design processes for complex commercial projects. The role involves facilitating integration between design and construction teams, reviewing construction drawings, and mentoring junior associates. Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in architecture or related field, and 5-8+ years of relevant experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and strong communication skills are essential for success in this full-time, in-person position.

Qualifications

• 5-8+ years of experience in architectural, engineering, or construction.
• Experience managing complex Mission Critical commercial projects.
• Strong ethical standards and ability to engage in difficult conversations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate design processes for complex commercial projects.
• Facilitate integration between design and construction teams.
• Manage deadlines, files, and reporting.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to read construction drawings

Technical proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, or construction management

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

About Us

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:

• Annual bonus program
• Paid time off
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k)-retirement plan
• 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 in our Atlanta, GA office. This is a full‑time, in‑person position.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate design processes for complex Mission Critical commercial projects
• Facilitate integration between design and construction teams
• Review and interpret construction drawings and specifications, especially MEP disciplines
• Conduct cross‑discipline design quality reviews
• 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

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

• 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 and Holder Construction does not sponsor applicants for immigration status or benefits.