Project Coordinator - Architecture
Position Purpose:
The project coordinator is responsible for project production on a multidisciplinary team developing municipal, commercial, educational, and residential projects. The project coordinator will work closely with other professionals in the organization to create safe, sustainable, and enriching spaces.
Essential Functions:
- Prepare information regarding design, specifications, materials, color, equipment, estimated costs, and construction schedules
- Consult with clients to determine functional and spatial requirements
- Coordinate activities of team in preparing drawings and specification documents
- Organize layout of project
- Produce contract documents for permitting, bidding, and building contractors
- Coordinate engineering elements into unified design
- Conduct periodic on-site observation of work during construction to monitor compliance with plans, including administration of construction contracts
- Represent interest of client in obtaining bids and awarding construction contracts
- Prepare operating and maintenance manuals, studies, and reports
Required Traits & Characteristics:
- Strong project coordination, communication, and organizational skills
- Strong graphic presentation skills
Organizational Relationships:
- Reports directly to Architecture Department Manager
Required Education/Experience:
- Highly proficient in AutoCAD and Revit
- Proficient in SketchUp and Adobe Suites
Preferred Education/Experience:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture
- Licensed Architect or on track for licensure in the State of Michigan
- Experience in sustainable design/LEED
Travel:
- Travel between offices for collaboration with team members and for project meetings will be required
- Hybrid (remote/in-person) work will be considered
About Wightman
Wightman is a full-service consulting firm that exists to service people and the communities we live in. Our dynamic team of over 170 professionals works to analyze, advise, design, and deliver successful projects in partnership with government, business, and institutions in our communities. Our unique approach is to offer comprehensive, multi-disciplinary services, industry expertise, accurate scope of work, and a passion for listening. Services offered include Architecture, Civil Engineering, and Surveying. Our firm is based out of Southwest Michigan, Metro Detroit and Northern Indiana.
We are fun, creative, and passionate about our work and family life. To learn more, visit our Life at Wightman page: https://gowightman.com/careers/life-at-wightman