Senior Design Coordinator

Clayco; Kansas City (MO); 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 in Kansas City is seeking a Senior Design Coordinator to oversee design coordination for complex industrial projects. This role involves collaborating with clients and various engineering disciplines to ensure successful project delivery.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of experience in multidisciplinary coordination and strong proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and related design tools. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and discretionary bonuses based on performance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of industrial design or multidisciplinary coordination experience.
• Strong understanding of industrial facility operations and piping systems.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall project coordination across various engineering disciplines.
• Serve as primary liaison between clients and project teams.
• Mentor designers and promote best practices.

Skills

Multidisciplinary coordination

Communication

Leadership

Expert-level proficiency in AutoCAD

Process design knowledge

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Plant 3D

Revit

Navisworks

Microsoft Office Suite

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, 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.