Architectural Project Coordinator

About Bodwé Professional Services Group

Bodwé is the Professional Services Group of Mno-Bmadsen, the investment enterprise and a wholly owned instrumentality of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi. We are architects, planners, consultants, designers, engineers, scientists, and federal contractors, committed to growing the economy and legacy of the Pokagon Band and supporting its more than 6,000 citizens. We enhance space and place in partnership with clients that span the country and business sectors, offering full-service architecture and engineering services as well as contract support services for federal agencies. We design and build, preserve and restore, mitigate and manage, serve and problem solve.

About Seven Generations Architecture + Engineering

We deliver creative solutions inspired by Indigenous traditions, beliefs, and planning. Founded in 2012 and a Tribally-owned, 8(a), Small Disadvantaged Business, our north star is Seven Generation Sustainability; an ecological concept that compels the current generation to live sustainably and work for the benefit of the seventh generation into the future. 

Position Summary

The Project Coordinator produces architectural documents (in the schematic, design development, and construction document phases of a project) for Project Managers that are responsive to the client's needs and deadlines while keeping in mind company architectural procedures, standards, and quality expectations.

Accommodation Requests

We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, contact our HR Director (April Hawkins) at 269-927-0144 or careers@bodwegroup.com

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Typical functions of the Project Coordinator role include, but are not limited to:

• Develops concepts according to parameters defined by Project Manager or Project Architect.
• Produces construction documents in Revit, including plans, sections, and details.
• Maintains ongoing communication to understand any project changes, design issues or time/budget constraints that may impact initial assignment. Interacts and communicates effectively and professionally with other team members and/or external consultants.
• Utilizes past knowledge and experience to enhance the quality of product, recognizes problem issues, communicates impact to team and seeks clarity when necessary.
• Assures execution of and assists with quality control activities for architectural elements on a project.
• Reviews drawings, specifications, documents and submittals for document compliance and documenting code review and compliance.
• Keeps lead architect or designated team leader informed of progress; recognizes problem issues and communicates impact to team and seeks clarity when necessary.
• Uses experience and project knowledge to assist the Project Manager keeping in mind schedules/budgets and provides communication as appropriate with team leaders and/or team members who are responsible for workflow/timelines, etc.
• Meets project design schedule and design construction budgets.
• Coordinates with all disciplines and consultants for all phases of the project.
• Reviews and coordinates shop drawings.
• Attends field reviews, on-site meetings and project meetings and coordinates schedule reviews.
• Interacts with building officials during project permitting and construction phases.
• Prepares or assists in preparation of construction administration phase documents.
• Conducts periodic on-site observation of work during construction to monitor compliance with plans including administration of construction contracts.
• Represents interest of client in obtaining bids and awarding construction contracts.
• Prepares operating and maintenance manuals, studies, and reports
• Prepares information regarding design, specifications, materials, color, equipment, estimated costs, and construction schedules.
• Consult with client to determine functional and spatial requirements.
• Coordinates act