Senior Project Coordinator, Retail and Hospitality Architecture

About This Role

Lead retail projects from concept through closeout, collaborate with integrated design teams, and contribute to business development efforts. This role supports innovative architectural solutions for retail and hospitality spaces.

Responsibilities

• Significantly contribute to architectural design phases for retail projects, ensuring innovative solutions that respond to client goals, firm design standards, site context, and market demands
• Establish strong Retail & Hospitality client relationships and serve as primary technical point of contact throughout the project lifecycle
• Create successful design solutions for new and urban infill sites and mixed-use developments
• Contribute to the development and oversight of project-specific sustainability strategies
• Coordinate full project teams including design architects, interior designers, structural engineers, MEP engineers, civil engineers, landscape architects, and other specialty consultants
• Assist with technical execution of the project, including exterior envelope design, waterproofing, life-safety systems, vertical transportation, and code compliance
• Assist with developing and editing project specifications to meet project requirements and industry standards
• Contribute to managing project budgets, schedules, and resources effectively
• Mentor junior staff and cultivate a collaborative work environment
• Participate in business development efforts, contributing to proposals, interviews, and presentations

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture
• 6-8 years of professional experience with at least 6 years focused on commercial and/or retail projects
• Working knowledge of typical commercial building types (retail/restaurant/hospitality preferred), materials, systems and technical detailing
• Experience in all design/construction phases
• Experience in coordination of consultant engineering work (civil, structural, MEP, Landscape)
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Architectural Desktop (ADT) and visualization tools (Rhino, etc.)
• Experience with sustainable design practices and LEED or other green building certification programs
• Experience implementing sustainable building strategies
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Excellent project management abilities, including team leadership, consultant coordination, and budget/schedule management
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Working knowledge of standard business software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
• Thorough understanding of commercial building types (retail, restaurant, and hospitality preferred), regional construction methods, materials, and detailing specific to retail construction

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture from an accredited institution
• Minimum of 6-8 years of professional experience with at least 6 years focused on commercial and/or retail projects

Nice to Have

• Active architectural license in Texas
• Previous experience with award-winning retail and commercial projects
• Understanding of financing structures for commercial development
• Experience with modular construction or other innovative building technologies
• Active involvement in ULI, AIA, or other professional organizations
• Knowledge of universal design strategies
• Previous experience developing practice standards and training programs
• MS Project proficiency

Skills

* Required skills