Question 5.

Explain the role and key responsibilities of a Project Coordinator in an Architectural office?

While architectural project coordinators work in both building or landscape design, they
must always ensure that a project complies with regulations set out by state and federal
governments. These professionals need to have a bachelor's degree and a thorough
understanding of architectural theories, as well as construction drawings and software

Architectural project coordinators review and prepare drawings and estimates for building
or landscape designs. They must coordinate with engineers, planners and architects to
ensure that plans and designs adhere to federal and state regulations. Aspiring
architectural project coordinators can expect to need a bachelor's degree for employment.
While employment statistics for architectural project coordinators aren't available, job
prospects for architects, a very closely related career, are expected to be good.

Job Description

Architectural project coordinators work as part of project development teams. They

coordinate structural work, prepare estimates, interpret plans and inspect construction
sites. Architectural project coordinators can work in landscape or building design.
Landscape design project coordinators survey land and recommend materials to maximize
usability, while building project coordinators complete design studies and monitor builds.

Architectural project coordinators need a solid understanding of architectural design

theories and an understanding of construction drawings. Completion of an architectural
technology or interior design program is necessary; however, an undergraduate degree in
architecture is recommended by employers. Additionally, proficiency in AutoCAD software
and work experience might be required.

Job Duties
Architectural project coordinators work in conjunction with engineers and government
organizations to oversee the design of a project. In addition to creating work schedules, the
coordinator ensures that the project complies with regulations, which includes revising the
project design as necessary to achieve client satisfaction.

Additional responsibilities include reviewing project bids, determining practicality of

designs and creating cost analysis reports. Accurate representation of the best interests of
the overall project is a major aspect of the coordinator's duties