Project Coordinator - Design

Job Type
Full-time
Description
We're looking for an organized, design savvy new addition to our team in Plymouth, MN as a Project Coordinator - Design.
About Us
Roers Companies is a 2023 Star Tribune Top 200 Workplace and an emerging leader in real estate investment, development, construction, and property management. Headquartered in Plymouth, Minnesota, we're on a mission to elevate multifamily housing nationwide by developing and operating market-rate and affordable housing. Since our founding in 2012, our team has developed more than $2.5 billion in real estate, representing 11,000 homes. In 2023, we were selected as the Minnesota Real Estate Awards' Developer of the Year. Our team thrives on purpose-filled work, an entrepreneurial spirit, and unlimited growth potential.
About You
You're passionate about your work, you're fast-paced, and you strive to help us continue our exponential growth. You offer an extra hand and aren't afraid to ask for help when needed. You act with integrity and empathy for the people around you. You get the big picture while executing the little details. In other words, you share our corporate values - passion, work ethic, teamwork, integrity, and ownership mindset.
Responsibilities
The role of the Project Coordinator - Design is to provide general support to the Design Manager regarding all aspects of the design process. This position will work on multiple projects simultaneously, in several demographic markets. A successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and encourage out-of-the-box thinking while ensuring our product does not decline in quality. This role will directly help accomplish the following:

• Assist in maintaining an on-brand aesthetic appropriate to the market, neighborhood, and programming intentions.
• Review and assist with all construction and design documents and provide project-specific recommendations and input regarding architectural planning and design throughout all phases of pre-development through to completion.
• Review electrical, lighting, audio-visual, and technology plans for complex projects.
• Assist with reviewing FF&E plans and provide feedback to Interior Designers.
• Support Design Manager with FF&E staging on projects completed inhouse.
• Assist in complex construction project coordination, quality control efforts, project scheduling, and building material procurement.
• Participate in box walks for all common area spaces and residences as needed.
• Walk residences and common area spaces for progress and compliance with plans as needed.
• Understand the intricacies of project budgets and be able to assist and review with the internal team buyout and value engineering decisions.
• Assist with value engineering to vet or find alternate ways and means and/or specifications.
• Assist in FF&E sourcing and specifications and can work with consultants to specify and source products that meet the project budget.
• Review and understand submittals, shop drawings, RFIs and construction documentation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• 1-3 years' experience working at an architectural firm, design firm or construction company.
• Experience working on multiple residential or hospitality projects involving all aspects of the construction, design documents and FF&E sourcing and procurement.
• Ability to review and understand submittals, shop drawings, RFIs and construction documentation. Experience in all aspects of the construction and design documents and processes.
• Excellent design talent: ability to conceptualize and meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to study and critique floor plans in line with market and leasing trends.
• Software skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, One Note, Outlook, Power Point, and Adobe Acrobat. Experience with Bluebleam and AutoCAD preferred.
• Skilled communicator with excellent interpersonal skills, ability to facilitate and manage relationships.
• Ability to read construction plans.
• Highly resourceful problem solver and a quick learner.
• Skillful time management skills and prioritization skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment. Operates with the understanding that we do our best when we work together.
• Ability to travel locally and out of state.

Benefits & Perks
Our full-time employees are eligible for these benefits and perks:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance including health savings account
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Retirement savings
• Corporate holidays and PTO
• Free office lunches
• Monthly social outings
• Free stays in our properties' guest suites
• Shorter Friday workdays during summer

Roers Companies is focused on building a workforce that is diverse and inclusive. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other basis forbidden under federal, provincial, or local law.
Candidates will be required to pass a criminal background check and motor vehicle report.
In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a survey at this link:
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