Senior Design Coordinator

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Design Coordinator to join our PDS team on our project in Ashburn, VA. This is a full-time, in-person position.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate design processes for complex Mission Critical commercial projects.
• Facilitate integration between design and construction teams.
• Review and interpret construction drawings and specifications, especially MEP disciplines.
• Conduct cross-discipline design quality reviews.
• Assess design document status by phase and project needs.
• Identify and address design and engineering challenges.
• Collaborate with owners, designers, engineers, and subcontractors for issue resolution.
• Manage deadlines, maintain files, and provide reporting.
• Coach and mentor junior associates.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• 5–8+ years of experience in an architectural, engineering, or construction position.
• Experience managing complex Mission Critical commercial projects.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong ethical standards and ability to have difficult conversations professionally.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.

Preferred:

• Experience in Data Center and Mission Critical facilities.
• Experience with contract documents and various project delivery methods.
• Experience coaching and mentoring junior team members.
• Ability to innovate and adapt to new technology.
• Open to additional responsibilities as the role and department evolve.