Senior Design Coordinator

Placements24; Windsor Park (TN); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Design Coordinator for our East London office, offering a Hybrid work model. You will manage the design development process, coordinate across architectural, structural, and MEP disciplines, and lead design coordination workshops to ensure project objectives are met.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in design coordination within construction, strong BIM and 3D coordination skills, and excellent organizational and communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 7+ years in design coordination or similar construction role.
• Experience coordinating multi-discipline design for medium to large projects.
• Proficient with BIM tools and 3D coordination.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate design across architectural, structural, and MEP disciplines.
• Lead design coordination meetings with stakeholders.
• Manage design documents, drawings, specs, and reports.
• Identify and resolve design clashes using BIM.
• Ensure designs meet client briefs and codes.
• Monitor progress and report delays or risks.
• Maintain design documentation repository.

Skills

Design coordination

Project management

BIM coordination

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

Revit

Navisworks

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading architectural and engineering consultancy with a strong portfolio of diverse projects, is seeking a highly organised and experienced Senior Design Coordinator for their office in East London. This role is integral to ensuring the seamless integration of design disciplines on complex construction projects, fostering collaboration between architects, engineers, and specialist consultants. The Senior Design Coordinator will manage the design development process, facilitate design workshops, resolve design clashes, and ensure that project objectives related to scope, budget, and timeline are met through effective design management. The ideal candidate will have a thorough understanding of the design process in the built environment and excellent coordination skills. This Hybrid role allows for a flexible working arrangement, combining essential collaborative work at the East London office with remote flexibility for focused tasks and analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the design process across multiple disciplines (architectural, structural, MEP, etc.) to ensure design integration and coherence.
• Facilitate and lead regular design coordination meetings with all project stakeholders.
• Manage the production and distribution of design documents, including drawings, specifications, and reports.
• Identify and resolve design clashes and interdisciplinary issues using BIM and other coordination tools.
• Ensure designs comply with client requirements, project briefs, and relevant building codes and standards.
• Monitor design progress against project schedules and report on potential delays or risks.
• Review design submissions for quality, completeness, and compliance.
• Liaise with project managers and clients to provide updates on design development.
• Maintain a central repository for all design-related information and documentation.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in design coordination, project management, or a similar role within the construction industry.
• Proven experience coordinating design processes for medium to large-scale construction projects.
• Proficiency with BIM software (e.g., Revit, Navisworks) and a strong understanding of 3D coordination.
• Excellent understanding of architectural and engineering design principles.
• Strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and manage multiple design streams concurrently.
• Willingness to work within a Hybrid model, requiring regular attendance at the East London office.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary, performance incentives, comprehensive medical aid, and retirement fund benefits. Opportunities for continuous professional development and exposure to diverse projects are readily available. This Hybrid role in East London offers the flexibility of remote work combined with valuable in-office collaboration. Join a supportive team environment focused on delivering high-quality design outcomes in the Eastern Cape.