Senior Design Coordinator

Sky Mavis; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Annual Bonus

Comprehensive Benefits Package

401k

Generous PTO and paid company holidays

Job summary

Sky Mavis is seeking an experienced Senior Design Coordinator to oversee multidisciplinary design coordination for complex industrial projects in Chicago. This role requires strong leadership in project delivery and design integration.

The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of experience and proficiency in tools such as AutoCAD and Revit. Comprehensive benefits and competitive compensation ranging from $110,000-$115,000 +/- annually will be offered.

Qualifications

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

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, and construction support.

Skills

Multidisciplinary coordination

Process design

Client management

AutoCAD

Revit

Project management

BIM Certification

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Drafting & Design, Engineering Technology, Engineering, Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Plant 3D

Navisworks

Microsoft Office Suite

Bluebeam

Job description

The Role We Want You For

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

The Specifics of the Role

• 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.

Requirements

• 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, 401k, 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. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The Clayco Nationwide salary range for this position is approximately $110,000 - $115,000 +/- annually (not adjusted for location).