Project Coordinator
HDR's Architecture Business Group is seeking a Project Coordinator (Req 192245) with strong technical documentation and drawing skills to join our Melbourne studio.
Salary: $80,000-87,000+ superannuation.
Responsibilities
* Collaborate with the wider project team for the design and documentation of architectural projects.
* Create construction documentation of the building and assist in coordination with the consultant team to address the client brief and to satisfy HDR objectives.
Key Accountabilities
Technical Delivery
* Independently create schematic, design development and construction documentation.
* Take ownership of assigned deliverables, using your knowledge and experience to deliver accurate and consistent outcomes.
* Possess sound fundamental knowledge of minimum project compliance requirements including DA, CC, BCA/NCC, DDA, ensuring documentation is aligned with codes and regulations.
* Demonstrate attention to detail and ability to check work thoroughly before further review.
* Demonstrate proficiency in frequently used software including Revit, Rhino, MS Office, Adobe Suite.
* Maintain document control and ensure up-to-date documentation using HDR's systems and workflows.
Design Philosophy & Leadership
* Coordinate the architectural design process, develop alternative solutions and presentation graphics to communicate concepts effectively.
* Produce reasonable study models, renderings, montages, diagrams, and presentations, including image boards, to clearly communicate design intent.
* Propose creative and technically sound design solutions that capture/enhance the design intent of the project.
* Assist with preparation for internal and external design and documentation reviews, ensuring all design solutions enhance and maintain the project's design intent.
* Develop and improve basic knowledge of materiality and material limitations specified and drawn within project-specific contexts.
* Translate Design Intent into clearly defined project deliverables across all project phases.
* Develop sound understanding of how theoretical architectural design translates into commercial practice.
Project Management
* Apply fundamental Project Management principles to support project delivery.
* Coordinate with Project Leaders to manage external requests and track potential scope changes via internal change control procedures.
* Work with Project Leader to understand and confirm weekly drawing, design, and task deliverables.
* Accurately manage time tracking and resource allocation, ensuring tasks are delivered within budgets and timelines; escalating issues or discrepancies as required.
* Support monthly project financial updates, including contributing to HDR Deliverables Planner and estimating hours to complete.
Business Development
* Promote HDR positively to industry and colleagues.
* Demonstrate a well‐rounded understanding of HDR's core sector typologies in Australia.
* Support business development efforts by contributing to proposals, presentations and design documentation that reflect HDR's design excellence and strategic value.
Desired Skills and Competencies
* Tertiary qualifications in Architecture.
* 3-8 years' experience in building design and documentation.
* Experience in the Data Centre sector (highly regarded).
* Ability to independently produce high quality schematic, design development and construction documentation.
* Understanding of key compliance requirements (DA, CC, BCA/NCC, DDA) and ability to align documentation with codes.
* High proficiency in Revit.
* Proactive, agile working style, open to contributing to various sectors and workstreams.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Strong problem solving and continuous improvement mindset.
* Collaborative, proactive and highly organised with good time management.
* Strong portfolio with great eye for presentation and attention to detail.
* Strong interest in personal and professional development.
* Role model our HDR Values – Live the Network, Listen first, Hold ourselves accountable, Push Boundaries, Design Smart.
* Commitment to employee‐owned culture participation.
Equal Opportunity Statement
HDR is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified and/or experienced candidates, regardless of gender identity or expression, race or ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, or religious and political beliefs. This includes encouragement for veterans.
HDR acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we, our clients and communities live and work. As part of our commitment to reconciliation and diversity, we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.
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