Professional, PDS Projects - Assistant Design Coordinator

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Job Title: Assistant Design Coordinator - Architecture experience in Commercial and Retail.

Key Responsibilities

• Design Process Management: Establishing and managing protocols for the entire design phase, including setting up document control systems and tracking the progress of consultants.
• Stakeholder Liaison: Serving as the primary point of contact between clients, internal project managers, and external design consultants (architects, MEP engineers, etc.).
• Technical Reviews & Compliance: Reviewing design submissions and shop drawings to ensure they comply with building codes, project specifications, and the client’s approved requirements.
• Schedule & Milestone Tracking: Maintaining the "Drawing Release Schedule" and "GFC (Good for Construction) Drawing Logs" to ensure that the site team never runs out of approved plans.
• Clash Detection & Value Engineering: Working with BIM teams for coordination (e.g., ensuring plumbing doesn't hit structural beams) and identifying cost-saving opportunities through value engineering.
• Budgetary Control: Monitoring design-related expenses, tracking allowances against actual costs, and managing change orders to prevent budget overruns.
• Administrative Support: Organizing and chairing design meetings, recording minutes, and ensuring follow-up actions are completed by the relevant consultants. 

Typical Software & Tools

In this role, proficiency in both design and management software is essential: 

• Education: A degree in Architecture,
• Design/BIM: AutoCAD and Revit for reviewing technical plans.
• Project Management: Asana, Trello, or Microsoft Project for timeline tracking.
• Collaboration: Document management systems like Planview or Jira for tracking issues and approvals. 

Common Project Types

• Commercial
• Retail
• Hotels

Total Experience - 6-8 Years 

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