Architectural Design Coordinator

Van Acker Construction•Mill Valley, CA

4d•$140,000 - $170,000•Onsite

About The Position

Van Acker Construction is hiring an Architectural Design Coordinator experienced in high-end residential design and construction. The role bridges the design team and site construction team, reporting to the Project Manager and Site Superintendent and working closely with the architect and design consultants to resolve design intent for efficient construction and manage changes. This is a hands-on position without dedicated support staff. The coordinator manages the coordination process and creates and maintains project documentation, including current and as-built drawings, permits, and related materials. Strong construction administration (CA) detail development and documentation skills are essential. The expected start date is January 2027. The role is on-site in the Mill Valley office Monday through Friday, and local candidates are required. Occasional jobsite travel is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Engineering; Construction Management is considered with substantial architectural design coordination experience.
10–15 years of residential design coordination experience with an established architecture or design-build firm.
Strong command of construction administration detail development and documentation, including submittals and RFIs.
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Excel at an intermediate or advanced level, Google Docs, Autodesk Build, Adobe Acrobat, Bluebeam Revu, Box, and Dropbox.
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong note-taking, anticipation of changing project needs, and deadline management.
Self-directed and committed to the success of the project, team, and company, with a drive to keep learning.
Professional and adaptable when working with architects, designers, subcontractors, consultants, craftspeople, and coworkers with diverse working styles.
Lives in the local area and is eligible to work in the U.S.
Must meet the company’s driving requirements.
Interviewees must share a construction document set they developed or worked on, along with a portfolio.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in Photoshop.

Responsibilities

Manage multiple company-contracted design and engineering consultants so their documents integrate with the client’s architect’s design and the full project scope.
Create and manage construction documentation, including scopes of work, proposals, submittals, and RFIs.
Communicate design changes to field management and subcontractors.
Reduce cost and schedule uncertainty so projects finish on time and within budget.
Provide liaison work, documentation, systems upkeep, and schedule direction to keep projects running smoothly.
Ensure deliverables are construction-ready and meet company standards for quality, fit and finish, and cost.
Create and maintain current and as-built drawings, permits, and related project materials.
Allocate approximately 70% of work to project documentation and coordination and 30% to technical problem-solving and solution development.