Project/Design Coordinator

About the role

The Design Coordinator / Project Coordinator is the key link between the design team, engineers, project managers, site personnel, clients, consultants and subcontractors. The role manages the day-to-day coordination of design activities, technical documents and project schedules to ensure every deliverable is accurate, fully coordinated, approved and delivered on time.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate architectural, structural and other design activities across all project phases, serving as the central contact for engineers, draftsmen, PMs, site teams, clients and consultants.
• Review drawings and design documents for accuracy, completeness and compliance; identify discrepancies and clashes and support the technical team in resolving them.
• Manage design changes and communicate revisions promptly to all concerned teams.
• Track drawing submissions, revisions, approvals and technical comments; keep document registers and the project filing system up to date.
• Prepare and maintain reports, transmittals, RFIs, minutes of meeting and other technical records.
• Monitor schedules, milestones and design deliverables, flagging potential delays early; follow up on pending drawings, approvals, materials and requirements.
• Attend coordination meetings and track action items through to closure.
• Work with site personnel on design-related concerns during construction and support the Project Manager in monitoring progress.

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Structural Engineering or a related field.
• 2–3 years' experience in design/project coordination, engineering or construction; structural steel or building projects highly preferred.
• Solid knowledge of construction drawings and technical specifications.
• Proficient in AutoCAD; Tekla, Revit or MS Project is an advantage.
• Strong coordination, communication, follow-up and organizational skills; able to handle multiple projects and deadlines.
• Willing to travel to project sites when required.