Architectural Design Coordinator

Overview

RGA is seeking a passionate Design Coordinator to join our collaborative and innovative team of architects and engineers. We are looking for a highly organized professional who thrives in a team environment and is eager to contribute to projects that transform our clients’ visions into impactful designs. As a Design Coordinator, you will play a critical role in the technical development and coordination of diverse projects, working across disciplines to deliver high-quality solutions.

Job Description

Design Coordinators work directly with Project Managers and Designers to develop design and technical solutions for specific projects. As a team leader, Design Coordinators assist primarily with technical development of projects, as well as with some limited project management tasks under the direct guidance of the Project Manager.

Typical Duties

The following duties are representative of what is typically required of Design Coordinators, although competency in additional duties beyond the scope of this list are a valued contribution to both individual professional growth as well as the overall success of the project team.

• Assist Project Manager with project coordination, project management, and client communications.
• Supervise designers and coordinate work-tasking as directed by Project Managers.
• Coordinate preparation of construction documentation, including preparing outline and cartoon drawing sets for planning and coordination purposes.
• Ensure consistency between project design intent, project documentation, and project specifications when applicable.
• Review and coordinate consultant-provided documentation and information.
• Provide responses to bid inquires, and prepare and issue bid addenda.
• Assist in construction administration processes including preparation and issuing of clarification drawings, on-site observations, submittal review, shop drawing review, responding to contractor requests for information, and project close-out procedures.

Knowledge and Experience

• Minimum two (2) years experience in construction document preparation.
• Professional degree and/or registration preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Revit preferred.
• Ability to communicate with project team, consultants, clients, and contractors.
• Competent knowledge of the use of building codes, zoning codes, and other applicable regulatory requirements in building design and construction.
• Experience with regulatory agencies including city, county, and state government agencies such as building departments, planning departments, OSHPD, and DSA.
• Competent knowledge of building design and construction, materials, specifications, and construction details.
• Sufficient knowledge of engineering and building systems to coordinate work with project team as well as with outside project consultants.
• Sufficient knowledge of construction processes to coordinate work with contractors.
• Successful candidates must possess the desire to pursue growth opportunities, licensure, and actively participate in a collaborative team environment.

About RGA

With nearly 25 years of experience, RGA is a full-service architecture and engineering firm serving all market segments in Northern California and beyond. As a locally owned and operated firm, RGA prides itself in providing personal and dedicated attention to all projects, large and small. From the world-renowned Sierra Nevada Brewing Company facilities, to master-planned communities, to historic renovations – our projects represent a range of clients as diverse as the community we grew from. RGA knows the values of developing and maintaining strong working relationships with our colleagues, clients, and employees alike. Our leadership shares an approach to design that is both innovative and practical, providing design solutions that are forward thinking yet grounded in common sense Although our projects are big, our small office culture allows RGA to achieve a level of personal communication, community connectivity, and employee engagement unmatched by other large-name design firms. Creativity, knowledge, and the ability to communicate are the foundation of our business. We hope you share these values, and will consider joining our team in a continued legacy of success with RGA.

RGA's Purpose and Core Values

We create architecture engineering solutions that transform our client’s visions into environments experiences that enhance people’s lives. Our company, our culture, and our legacy of success is focused on our RGA Core Values:

• Trust – We believe that trust is made up of both competence and character. It’s about being good at what we do and being good people. We don’t believe in overpromising or underdelivering. We value the trust we place in each other as a team and the trust of our clients.
• Relationships - We know the value of developing and maintaining strong working relationships with our colleagues, clients and employees alike. We want to enjoy where we work and who we work with. We value humble, honest and authentic people who believe that people are more important than profit.
• Balance – Our best lives are lived in balance. We approach design with innovation and practicality, so our solutions are forward thinking and grounded in common sense. We are committed to meeting time critical deadlines and believe that we should work to live, not live to work.
• Quality – We believe in quality and excellence throughout the entire process of working with our clients. In every communication and every phase of design, we are committed to providing both a quality process and a quality product.
• Constant Improvement – We value a humble commitment and willingness to pursue ongoing growth and improvement. From industry expertise to personal and professional communication, we strive to be people who care about doing better in all areas of our lives.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Compensation Package:

• Bonus opportunities
• Profit sharing

Schedule:

• No weekends
• Overtime

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $40