Architectural Project and Cost Coordinator
About The Position
CDL Nuclear Technologies is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Architectural Project and Cost Coordinator to support the planning, design, financial coordination, and delivery of healthcare imaging facility projects across the country. This unique, dual-function role combines architectural expertise with project cost coordination, serving as an important connection between our Project Management and Finance teams. The ideal candidate can confidently review architectural drawings and specifications while also monitoring budgets, invoices, committed costs, and potential financial risks. You will provide architectural guidance across a high-volume portfolio of healthcare and imaging projects, coordinate with internal and external project partners, and help ensure that design decisions and project costs remain aligned throughout each phase of development. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys applying their architectural background beyond design alone and wants greater involvement in budgeting, contractor proposals, financial reporting, and project execution.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from an accredited institution
- Minimum of six years of architectural design experience
- Demonstrated experience with Project cost management
- Demonstrated experience with Construction budgeting
- Demonstrated experience with Financial forecasting
- Demonstrated experience with Invoice review and reconciliation
- Demonstrated experience with Change-order financial analysis
- Demonstrated experience with Project financial reporting
- Proficiency with industry-standard architectural software, including: AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, Relevant 3D modeling tools
- Strong understanding of architectural drawings, specifications, building codes, and construction documentation
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to communicate complex design and financial information to diverse stakeholders
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities in a fast-paced environment
Nice To Haves
- Registered Architect licensure
- Healthcare architecture or healthcare construction experience
- Experience with medical imaging facility design or construction
- Experience reviewing contractor proposals, bids, and change orders
- Knowledge of Sage
- Knowledge of Milestone or Salesforce
- Experience working directly with Project Management and Finance teams
- Familiarity with Authority Having Jurisdiction submissions and approval processes
Responsibilities
- Coordinate with architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, and other project disciplines throughout design and contract-document development
- Apply advanced architectural concepts and professional judgment across healthcare and imaging facility projects
- Review drawings and specifications for design intent, code compliance, completeness, and coordination quality
- Write and edit architectural specifications using independent analysis and design knowledge
- Coordinate multidisciplinary documents for Authority Having Jurisdiction approval, bidding, and construction
- Research applicable codes, guidelines, regulations, and architectural best practices
- Assist internal and external stakeholders in developing effective project strategies and plans
- Participate in project-site visits throughout the United States as needed
- Support project budget development and ongoing budget management in partnership with Project Management and Finance
- Review contractor bids and supporting documents for scope, completeness, and cost reasonableness
- Track project invoices, waivers, committed costs, actual costs, and related financial documentation
- Partner with Finance on payment reconciliation by matching invoices and disbursements against project commitments
- Identify cost variances, potential overruns, and emerging financial risks
- Review change orders and related financial impacts
- Escalate cost or compliance concerns before they affect project delivery
- Advise Project Managers on architectural, budgeting, and project cost matters
- Serve as a primary liaison between the Project Management and Finance teams
- Translate architectural decisions into clear financial and project considerations
- Help Project Managers maintain visibility into project budgets and cost risks
- Communicate complex architectural and financial information to a variety of stakeholders
- Balance multiple deadlines and competing priorities across a high-volume project portfolio
- Help ensure that design quality, project scope, budgets, and delivery expectations remain aligned
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Employer-Funded Health Reimbursement Account
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave for Eligible Employees
- Company-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
- Company-Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Voluntary Short-Term Disability Coverage
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Hands-On Training and Professional Development
- Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities
- Employee Discount Program
- Employee Referral Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
