Interiors Technical Coordinator

HOK Human Resources•San Francisco, CA

12d•$105,000 - $125,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Interiors Technical Coordinator is responsible for the issuance and content of project deliverables, the technical content of HOK documents, coordination of disciplines and consultants, and supervision of staff producing documents. The role has primary responsibility for implementing Construction Phase Services in collaboration with the Project Manager and Project Architect, securing quality assurance reviews, and implementing review comments. The coordinator contributes to a culture of technical excellence and helps carry project design intent through documentation and construction administration. The position leads technical coordination and documentation strategy, supports client and consultant communications, and assists with construction-phase reviews and project delivery. It also includes mentoring less experienced staff, contributing to sustainable design solutions, supporting business development, and coordinating project standards, software parameters, drawings, specifications, and models.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in architecture or interior design.
LEED credential required within 12 months of employment.

Nice To Haves

10 or more years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure the project’s overall design intent is incorporated into detailed documentation and remains consistent from conceptual design through construction administration.
Lead technical resolution and coordination for a defined portion of a project.
Perform product research and assist with or prepare specifications.
Check reports, plans, estimates, and calculations for accuracy.
Establish document production strategy, planned sheets, file organization, and the elements included in a Building Information Model (BIM).
Set up project team software parameters and manage standards.
Maintain collaborative relationships with the Project Leadership Team and communicate with other disciplines, vendors, contractors, and consultants.
Ensure construction detail documentation meets quality assurance, quality control, and best-practice standards.
Supervise technical drawing preparation and mentor and direct less experienced staff; participate in professional development reviews and Lessons Learned sessions.
Serve as team leader on certain projects.
Support positive, trust-based relationships with client leadership and regularly communicate with client representatives about requirements, specifications, progress, and final presentations.
Coordinate and track electronic project documentation and files with the team, clients, and consultants.
Assist with work planning and make minor adaptations and modifications to complete working drawing sets.
Meet with municipal building departments and other governing agencies to coordinate approvals or variances.
Write reports and memoranda to consultants and vendors to issue changes and track resolutions.
Provide technical support and project communications to the team.
Attend site visits, field reviews, and project meetings; coordinate reviews of contractor schedules, shop drawings, and samples.
Assist the Specification Writer with product research, manufacturer consultations, and evaluation and selection of project materials.
Support specification setup, drawing coordination, research, and appropriate use of HOK Standards.
Provide expertise and support to team members across relevant markets, disciplines, or other areas.
Participate in team meetings to resolve project issues, coordinate disciplines, and address schedules and technical matters.
Participate in reviews of project costs, budgets, and schedule adherence.
Prepare minutes of consultant coordination meetings.
Prepare 2D and 3D presentation or design drawings and build models for client or project-team review as needed.
Incorporate Integrated Sustainable Design solutions into projects and foster a green workplace through sustainable work practices.
May participate in business development meetings to target project, client, or market opportunities.