Design Coordinator - Buildings

Your Opportunity

As a Design Coordinator, you will contribute from early planning and conceptual development through project completion. This role requires a strong understanding of design and planning, technical coordination, construction documentation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Develop design concepts under the direction of project design leader.
• Develop design studies, visualization and graphics for client presentations
• Participate in developing visual and storytelling content when appropriate for project pursuits
• Translate concepts into clear technical documentation using Revit and visualization tools
• Prepare and coordinate construction documents from schematic design through construction administration
• Coordinate architectural and engineering documentation, including technical reviews, detailing, redlines, QA/QC, and interdisciplinary coordination
• Collaborate with project architects, project managers, engineers, and clients to ensure seamless project execution.
• Coordinate architectural, structural, MEP, and specialty consultant drawings.
• Review drawings and specifications for completeness, quality, constructability, and code compliance.
• Assist in managing project schedules, deliverables, and document milestones.
• Participate in design coordination meetings and client presentations as required.
• Support permitting activities and respond to jurisdictional review comments.
• Assist during bidding and construction administration, including RFIs, submittals, and field coordination.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to maintaining firm BIM and documentation standards.

Your Qualifications and Credentials

• Advanced Revit and AutoCAD proficiency required; familiarity with SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and rendering tools preferred
• Demonstrated experience preparing and coordinating construction documents for commercial, institutional, industrial, or complex building projects.
• Strong knowledge of building codes, accessibility requirements, and construction methods.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting project deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.

Education and Experience

5+ years of experience in commercial architecture and design. 

Professional Architecture degree from a NAAB-accredited institution or equivalent

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may require travel and include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.  

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.