Job Description

Department of Enterprise Assets Management

Project Coordinator - Architectural Designer

Posting Expires: Open Until Filled

Salary Range: $51,035 - $67,000/annually

General Description and Classification Standards:

The Design Project Coordinator position is responsible for supporting the design team and process by providing design coordination and support for the design, sales, product development, and production processes. This position reports to the Program Manager – Design Team and Director of DEAM’s Technical Services.

The Project Coordinator will be responsible for providing timely and accurate design coordination tasks including (but not limited to) sales quote support, renderings, technical design, product design support and development, and coordination support between the sales, concept design, and technical design between teams in the City of Atlanta Area. This will be a new role within DEAM Technical Services as we grow quickly, and the Project Coordinator is expected to provide process improvement ideas, develop procedures and documentation, and contribute to the team environment.

Supervision Received:

Entry level position and works under general supervision from division head and other senior level Architectural Designers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.

• Demonstrates effective, clear, and professional written and oral communication.
• Provides prompt and efficient service to Uhuru customers & team members including the appropriate escalation of issues.
• Coordination of technical and design efforts daily.
• Project management and scheduling of design, collateral, and rendering concept design.
• Check technical drawings and specifications for accuracy and coordinate with Architectural designers to execute and update.
• Rendering development and execution of office furniture and space planning in support of Architectural Designers.
• Competent in 2D and 3D design, and the ability to make photo-realistic renderings efficiently and under time constraints used for web, print and client presentations.
• Create digital assets to support the sales team to include renderings, design presentations and collateral drawings.
• Build system expertise with the technical design process and sales support cycle.
• Develop standard operating procedures and best practices.
• Responsible for updating the Design Resource Room
• Maintains a positive and professional demeanor, always portraying the company in a positive light and effectively managing sensitive issues.
• Demonstrates excellent time-management skills and the ability to work independently while using departmental resources, policies, and procedures.
• Contributes to a positive team environment and proactively aids team members with difficult contacts as needed.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

The above statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. COA may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

This is a partial list of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully, it is not an exhaustive list.

• Demonstrated desire to expand skills into new areas.
• Proficiency in VRay, Sketchup, Revit, AUTOCAD, Adobe Creative Cloud Photoshop
• Business acumen in areas of customer service, e-commerce, retail, logistics or sales support is advantageous.
• Experience in and an eye for process improvement.
• Enthusiasm and strong self-motivation.
• Strong prioritization and time management skills, with a high degree of flexibility.
• Ability to embrace constant change with flexibility and good grace.
• Demonstrate an appropriate sense of urgency and adaptability in response to changing business needs.
• Demonstrates effective communication, composure, and professional attitude.

The above statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. COA may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience

• Associate's degree in related field (Additional years of experience may be considered as a substitute for the required degree on an exceptional basis, with a minimum of four (4) years of professional related experience.
• Two (2) years of progressively responsible architectural designing.
• Language: English proficiency

Licensures and Certifications

Valid Driver's License

Preferred Requirements

• BFA, BA or bachelor's degree in architecture or interior design related to the core functions of this position.
• 2 years of experience in the practice of architecture or interior design.

Work Environment:

Office environment and occasional construction field site visits.

Lifting Requirements:

Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

It is the policy of the City of Atlanta (“COA”) that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against because of their disabilities regarding job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the COA to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. The COA is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Director for your department.

The City of Atlanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, ender identity, marital status, veteran’s status or national origin, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce.