What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Coordinator/Architect position at Paradigm Design?
Paradigm Design is a national Architectural & Engineering firm with offices in Grand Rapids, Michigan and Phoenix, Arizona. During our nearly 50 years in operation, we have made a name for ourselves as a full-service, go-to firm in various residential, commercial, and municipal markets. We are active members of our own communities, as well as licensed to practice in nearly all 50 states. Made up of Architects and Civil Engineers all working together under one roof, we are truly able to develop the spaces that build communities.
We are looking for a team-oriented, personable, and self-driven individual to own and take pride in this role in our Grand Rapids office. As our Project Coordinator/Architect you will support our growing team with precision and thoroughness and ensure tasks are completed on schedule. The candidate for this role will start running multiple small and medium sized projects with little oversight. This role primarily will be to develop construction documents, but also can include code reviews, building audits, client meetings and other tasks needed for full project management.
As our Project Coordinator/Architect you will work on-site at our Grand Rapids office and lead business development for both existing and new clients, while managing existing client relationships in the Midwest region. In this role you will:
- Independently manage multiple projects (minor, medium, and large scope).
- Ability to work with Project Principal or Senior Manager to achieve project goals.
- Defining project needs, setting budgets and schedules, and managing projects for profit utilizing office standard software and reports.
- Managing construction administration activities such as construction contracts, observation trips, shop drawing review, processing of applications for payment, bulletins, change orders, and project close-out.
We believe a successful Project Coordinator/Architect will come equipped with the following:
- Licensed Architect with 5 years experience or
- 8 /- years of related experience required
- Proficient in Revit required
- AutoCAD a plus but not required
- LEED Accreditation is desirable
- Possess and maintain a valid driver's license along with a driving record acceptable to Paradigm Design's Insurance provider
We know our people are working hard, so we play hard too! Employee events happen monthly where our team can better get to know each other: bowling, baseball games, and Happy Hours. In addition to team events, we provide our people with competitive compensation, encourage a collaborative work environment, and support a flexible work schedule.
If you are interested in joining our growing team as the Project Coordinator/Architect, please submit a resume to apply. In this role, you will be rewarded with competitive wages, bonus potential, and great benefits. Applications will be immediately and confidentially considered. We look forward to connecting with you soon!
To learn more about us, please visit us at www.paradigmae.com.
We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by law.
