Design Coordinator

Design Coordinator – HDR – Columbus, OH

HDR invites you to apply for the Design Coordinator position, where you’ll support the design and delivery of spaces and experiences that advance community well‑being and create lasting impact.

We believe architecture goes beyond building design; it’s about crafting solutions that improve communities and empower people. As part of our Architecture practice at HDR, you’ll contribute to design and delivery of spaces that influence how people experience the world around them. Your work will support resilient, sustainable, and innovative design across a range of projects, from healing environments and learning spaces to research labs and civic landmarks.

• Evaluate, select, and apply architectural techniques, procedures and modifications to architectural construction documents.
• Perform architectural assignments with only general instruction from the Project Architect or Project Manager regarding the expected results.
• May work directly with owners/clients to select and recommend procedures.
• Write specifications covering architectural matters and perform code reviews.
• Assist Project Architects, other Architectural Project Coordinators or Technicians as needed, and take responsibility for work in all phases of the architectural process.
• Perform other duties as needed.

• Master's degree in Architecture.
• Experience in healthcare, educational, civic, science and research facilities.
• Experience and/or interest in sustainable design/LEED.
• Knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketch Up and 3‑D Studio Max.
• Rhino and Grasshopper experience.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with healthcare clients in development, planning and design departments.
• Experience with and participation in Construction Administration phases of HC projects.
• Project Experience in Revit.
• Local candidates preferred.

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or closely related field.
• 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.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that promotes ownership, health, performance and success, including 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 bonuses and tuition reimbursement. Compensation depends on skills, experience, education and location.

• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  United States‑Ohio‑Columbus
• Industry: Architecture
• Schedule:
  
  Full‑time
• Employee Status:
  Regular
• Business Class:
  Healthcare ARC
• Job Posting:
  Dec 16, 2025

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrests and conviction records.