Architectural Project Coordinator
About The Position
MCG Architecture is seeking a motivated Project Coordinator to join its Irvine, California office. The Project Coordinator will support Project Directors, Project Managers, Designers, and Job Captains in the delivery of retail, restaurant, mixed-use, storage, hospitality, office, and other commercial projects. This position provides hands-on experience with Revit modeling, construction documents, consultant coordination, permit packages, project administration, and construction-phase documentation. It is an excellent opportunity for an early-career architectural professional who wants exposure to the complete project lifecycle and a path toward becoming a Job Captain, Project Architect, or Project Manager.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or a related design discipline. Candidates completing an accredited architecture program may be considered when supported by relevant internship experience and a strong portfolio.
- Approximately 2–5+ years of architectural experience. Relevant architectural internships may count toward the experience requirement.
- Working proficiency in Revit.
- Basic understanding of construction documents, building systems, codes, accessibility, and consultant coordination.
- Ability to read and understand architectural drawings.
- Strong organization, accuracy, communication, and follow-through.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and deadline-driven environment.
- Willingness to learn and accept constructive feedback.
- Interest in pursuing architectural licensure.
- Desire to grow into a Job Captain, Project Architect, or project-management role.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, or architectural visualization tools is helpful.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and update Revit models under the direction of senior project staff.
- Produce plans, elevations, sections, details, schedules, diagrams, and presentation materials.
- Assist with design-development, permit, and construction-document packages.
- Maintain project drawing sets, directories, consultant files, transmittals, meeting notes, and document-control records.
- Incorporate redlines accurately and completely.
- Verify that coordinated revisions are reflected throughout the drawing set.
- Assist with building-code, zoning, accessibility, product, and jurisdictional research.
- Document research findings for review by Project Managers and Job Captains.
- Support civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, landscape, signage, and specialty-consultant coordination.
- Help identify drawing and model conflicts.
- Assist with agency submissions, plan-check responses, permit tracking, and document revisions.
- Support construction administration through RFIs, submittals, field reports, punch lists, and closeout documentation.
- Participate in internal project meetings and selected client or consultant meetings.
- Record project decisions, action items, and assigned responsibilities.
- Follow through on assignments and communicate potential schedule or coordination issues.
- Progressively assume ownership of small projects or defined project components.
- Continue developing technical knowledge, code understanding, and project-delivery skills.
Benefits
- Two performance bonuses each year.
- Employer-paid employee health benefits.
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
- Paid time off and company holidays.
- Professional-development and mentorship opportunities.
- Opportunities for advancement within a national architecture practice.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
