Senior Design Coordinator

Senior Design Coordinator

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At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

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Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

In the role of Senior Design Coordinator, we'll count on you to:

Alongside the Sector Leader, Design Principal, and Architects, lead the technical design and delivery of a wide variety of Post-Secondary Education, Science and Recreation building types by providing hands-on management, guidance, direction and creativity on design-forward projects.
Maintain a culture of client-focused project delivery through high technical competency.
Run project documentation semi-autonomously with oversight by the Project Lead
Be involved in multiple projects at various stages and scales at any one time.
Have an advanced understanding and skillset of developing architectural design documentation from design development drawings and diagrams through construction documentation and how it interacts with other disciplines
To be skilled with the software used to produce the designs identified in the Digital Delivery requirements: including Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe In-Design.
Create and maintain the Revit models, content, and overall digital delivery output
Provide technical guidance on building systems and materials to meet design intent and industry/testing requirements
Coordinate and write specifications to align with drawings and design intent
Actively participate as a member of our in-office studio, mentor other staff members on project delivery
Maintain positive working relationships with engineering partners and key client representatives
Coordinate with design and digital delivery team (BIM Managers) in determining the best solutions for documentation of materials, interaction of design elements, and integrity of building envelope enclosure.
Serve duties of BIM lead when required
Collaborate with project design teams to facilitate project execution through highly skilled detailing.
Performing QA/QC and implement project milestone QA/QC reviews, technical reviews across projects.
Be well-versed in implementation and application of BC Building codes and Vancouver Building Bylaw, WorkSafe BC compliance and other building code, standards and guidelines.
Provide construction administration assistance on projects in CA Phases with oversight by the Project Lead.
Perform other duties in support of the Practice and sector as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced understanding of architectural concepts and implementation requirements for contract documents
Knowledge of industry standards and practices, along with discipline codes and specifications
Experience in Contract Administration and producing change documentation
Experience with medium-to-large scale public housing, educational institution, community and science projects is preferred.
Understanding of cost management and tracking
Experience with Rhino and other 3D design tools and translation into Revit software
Masterspec experience
Concept and Schematic Design reporting
Academic business case development
Adobe InDesign experience
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or closely related field
A minimum of 5 years professional or internship experience preparing details, specifications and construction documents
Must possess credentials to obtain future registration
Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project)
Desire to pursue growth opportunities and eventually obtain registration
Strong leadership, communication and relationship management skills
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Proficient in use of Autodesk Revit and familiarity with related tools and process
Demonstrated graphic presentation skills
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) The pay range for Vancouver, BC: $70,000 - $99,900.

At HDR, the health and safety of our employees is of the upmost importance. In accordance with local safety, health, and environmental legislation, HDR is committed to developing, maintaining, and enforcing proactive safe work policies, procedures, and standards.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and other applicable legislation, we are committed to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities. Candidates with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process by contacting our Human Resources team.

HDR is a certified Living Wage Employer in Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta.

Primary Location:

Canada-British Columbia-Vancouver

Industry:

Architecture

Schedule:

Full-time

Employee Status:

Regular

BusinessClass:

EdSciComm ARC

Job Posting:

Dec 8, 2025