Project Coordinator

HGA•Minneapolis, MN

16d•$68,000 - $76,000•Onsite

About The Position

HGA is seeking a Project Coordinator to join its Minneapolis, Minnesota Interior Design team. The role partners closely with Interior Designers, Project Architects, Senior Designers, Project Managers, consultants, and other knowledge resources to develop creative, technically sound design solutions and coordinated project documentation. The coordinator contributes technical design input, supports design concepts and building performance strategies, and helps ensure design intent is carried through project deliverables and construction documents. The position coordinates technical design, detailed design development, project coordination, and quality control throughout all project phases. It advances schematic, design development, and construction document drawings and specifications in alignment with project scope, schedule, cost, and design intent. The coordinator also reviews documents for applicable codes and ordinances, reviews shop drawings and samples, performs construction administration duties, and maintains contact with clients, consultants, and contractors. This role requires travel to job sites. HGA describes itself as a national award-winning interdisciplinary design firm rooted in architecture and engineering. The firm emphasizes empathy, curiosity, innovation, inclusivity, diversity, flexibility, work-life balance, and career growth. Compensation is listed at $68,000–$76,000, depending on qualifications and experience. Employees in this role who regularly work more than 24 hours per week are eligible for HGA benefit programs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited Interior Design or Interior Architecture program, or a related field.
5 to 8 years of experience working on small- to large-scale project types.
Experience with TI and core-and-shell projects.
Strong graphic skills.
Revit knowledge and experience.
Knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, and other industry-accepted software.
Expertise with project management software and Microsoft Office Suite products.
Ability to travel to job sites.

Responsibilities

Partner on construction document development and help ensure design intent is accurately carried through.
Translate project goals into creative and functional design solutions.
Coordinate architectural and engineering systems across disciplines.
Participate in client meetings and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders.
Help meet project milestones and deadlines while maintaining attention to detail and quality.
Understand each project’s design philosophy and contribute to design and building performance strategies, conveying them to team members as appropriate.
Provide technical design input and support for development of the overall design concept.
Coordinate technical design, detailed design development, project coordination, and quality control throughout project phases in collaboration with the Interior Designer, Project Architect, Senior Designer, and Project Manager.
Research and document creative and innovative solutions to assigned tasks.
Collaborate with consultants and knowledge resources to coordinate and integrate project deliverables with the design concept and performance goals.
Contribute to design documents and lead detailed construction document development through all project phases, delivering complete, accurate, and coordinated documentation.
Advance schematic, design development, and construction document drawings and specifications in compliance with project scope, schedule, cost, and design intent.
Review and coordinate project documents for compliance with building codes, City Planning/Zoning ordinances, and similar requirements of Authorities Having Jurisdiction.
Maintain awareness of evolving building technology and systems.
Review shop drawings, material samples, and construction documents for conformance with design.
Perform construction administration duties, including RFIs, RFPs, and change orders.
Maintain contact with clients, consultants, and contractors throughout project phases and participate in marketing, client, and owner presentations as required.