is like the "glue" between the creative design team and everyone else involved in a project. A senior designer or Architect who can manage big and small projects
In short, you want
a hybrid profile
:
Technical
(architecture + design know-how)
Managerial
(scheduling, budgeting, resource allocation)
Leadership
(confident decision-making, client and team handling)
Tracks drawings, revisions, and approvals
Ensures design information is accurate and shared with the right people on time
Bridges the gap between design intent and practical execution* Manages communication so nothing "falls through the cracks"
Sometimes assists with scheduling and resource planning
Software SkillsDesign & Drafting
AutoCAD
- for reading and checking 2D drawings
Revit
- if the team uses BIM (Building Information Modeling)
SketchUp
- for basic 3D model viewing/coordination
Adobe Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)
- for presentations and reports
Project Coordination & Management
Microsoft Office Suite
- especially Excel (tracking), Word (reports), PowerPoint (presentations)
MS Project
or
Primavera P6
- for scheduling (optional, but valuable)
BIM 360
,
Procore
, or
Asite
- for cloud-based design coordination, file sharing, and version control
Collaboration & Communication
Microsoft Teams
,
Slack
, or
Zoom
- for internal coordination
Bluebeam Revu
- for markups and drawing reviews
2? Hard SkillsTechnical Understanding
Ability to
read and interpret architectural, structural, and MEP drawings
Understanding of
design standards, codes, and regulations
(local building codes, safety norms)
Knowledge of
construction methods & sequencing
Coordination & Management
Document control & tracking of drawing revisions
Scheduling design deliverables and chasing deadlines
Liaising between architects, engineers, contractors, and clients
Maintaining a design issue log and action list
Decision & Problem-Solving Skills
Identifying design clashes early
Suggesting practical solutions within design intent
Knowing when to escalate decisions to the design lead
Job Type: Full-time