Senior Design Coordinator

Clayco; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Annual Bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) plan

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Job summary

Clayco is seeking a Senior Design Coordinator in Birmingham, Alabama, to lead multidisciplinary design efforts for complex industrial projects. This role involves being the central coordination point among clients, engineering disciplines, and project management teams to ensure project delivery.

The ideal candidate should possess over 10 years of industrial design experience, with strong proficiency in various design tools. A comprehensive benefits package, including a discretionary annual bonus, is offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of industrial design or multidisciplinary coordination experience.
• Strong understanding of process design and industrial facility operations.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall project coordination across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Serve as the primary liaison between clients and project teams.
• Guide project teams through all project phases.

Skills

Expert-level proficiency in AutoCAD

Plant 3D

Revit

Navisworks

Client management skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Bluebeam

Job description

Senior Design Coordinator

LJC is seeking an experienced Senior Design Coordinator to lead multidisciplinary design coordination efforts for complex industrial projects, serving as the central coordination point between clients, project management teams, engineering disciplines, and external partners to ensure fully integrated project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall project coordination across multiple engineering and design disciplines.
• Serve as the primary liaison between clients, project management teams, discipline leads, and consultants.
• Guide project teams through conceptual design, detailed design, construction support, and project closeout.
• Interpret PFDs and P&IDs to develop optimized facility layouts.
• Coordinate process, civil, structural, architectural, and MEPFP design integration.
• Lead project design reviews and quality control efforts.
• Drive schedule coordination and communication of critical design decisions.
• Collaborate with project leadership to manage scope, budget, schedule, and risk.
• Mentor designers and technical staff while promoting best practices.
• Support project pursuits, presentations, and business development activities.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Drafting & Design, Engineering Technology, Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field.
• 10+ years of industrial design, process design, or multidisciplinary coordination experience.
• Strong understanding of process design, equipment layouts, piping systems, and industrial facility operations.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Expert-level proficiency in AutoCAD, Plant 3D, Revit, Navisworks, ACC, Recap, NavVis, and related tools.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam.
• Strong knowledge of process safety management and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and client management skills.
• BIM Certification preferred.

Benefits

• Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k), generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs, and more.

Compensation

• The salary range for this position considers a wide range of factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: Education, qualifications, skills, training, experience, certifications, internal equity, and location.