Project Coordinator
Urban
Alameda
We are seeking a highly organized, versatile person to join our team in Alameda, CA. This role supports internal design teams in a variety of operations with a focus on document control for multiple architectural projects. While closely collaborating with the project team the Project Coordinator is responsible for organizing and maintaining project activities under the direction of a Project Manager.
Company Overview
MBH Architects is a top-tier firm with a small firm feel. We have offices in the San Francisco Bay Area, New York, Denver, Mumbai, and Bengaluru. Our staff of over 200 employees work on projects ranging from high-density housing developments to sustainability-focused tech campuses to memorable spaces for retail brands. The Urban Studio has worked on several exciting projects like the Bakar BioEnginuity Lab on the UC Berkeley campus and many more!
https://www.mbharch.com/project/597/Bakar-BioEnginuity-Hub
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly organized, versatile person to join our team in Alameda, CA. This role supports internal design teams in a variety of operations with a focus on document control for multiple architectural projects. While closely collaborating with the project team the Project Coordinator is responsible for organizing and maintaining project activities under the direction of a Project Manager.
What you'll do
Manage internal project schedule, communication matrix and training material for multiple projects/brands
Review existing studio and project procedures and advise studio leadership on improvement opportunities
Draft project documentation - proposals, contracts, submittals, RFI’s, specifications, change orders
Attend client meetings; create and distribute meeting reports
Monitor and manage projects using Wike, Jira, Deltek, etc.
Communicate relevant project information to the client and project team to keep projects on schedule
Coordinate with client, vendors, consultants, government officials and MBH team
Create reports and spreadsheets, assist in tracking financials, and flag potential issues
Ensure quality of support documentation/deliverables
Ensure all project action items are completed and documented
Build upon what has already been learned
Pass on to others what you have learned
Obtain contractor quotations and review with the client to ensure that only fair and reasonable pricing is recommended for approval.
Implement guidelines for project management, project review process, archiving
Mentor and train other administrative staff members
Preferred Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field
Familiarity with Deltek, Bluebeam, Vantagepoint and Plan Grid is a plus
Ability to consistently:ask the right questions at the right time
communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
work collaboratively in a diverse team environment
complete tasks on time with accuracy and with strong attention to detail
work with integrity, trust and commitment, setting an example for others
see what’s not there and make positive things happen
Compensation
$80,000-95,000 contingent on relevant experience
Benefits
Medical insurance - MBH pays the full monthly premium for employees
Dental and Vision coverage
401k Profit Sharing
Flexible spending accounts
Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
Company Culture
If you take your work seriously but love to laugh at yourself and with others and never settle for anything less than stellar work, MBH Architects is for you.
MBH is an equal opportunity employer who values diversity in the workplace.