Architectural Coordinator (Residential Construction)

The Architectural Coordinator supports the Architecture team in preparing, coordinating, and maintaining residential construction documents across multiple Shea Homes communities. This role ensures construction drawings, lot-specific plans, and permit submittals are accurate, complete, and compliant with municipal requirements. 
The coordinator works closely with internal teams including Product Development, Purchasing, Construction, Sales, and Design Studio, as well as external consultants such as structural engineers and trade partners.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS
 

Required Qualifications
• 3–5+ years of architectural drafting or coordination experience
• Proficiency in AutoCAD
• Ability to read and interpret residential construction documents
• Understanding of residential building systems and construction processes
• Familiarity with residential building codes and permitting processes.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills
 

Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with Revit / BIM workflows
• Production homebuilder experience
• Associates or Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Drafting, or related field
 

Additional Requirements
• Experience using Microsoft Office
• Energetic, enthusiastic and passionate about continuous improvement
• Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with others
• Responsive, flexible and a positive attitude with an eagerness to take initiative
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated with ability to manage numerous processes and projects
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize responsibilities in order to meet deadlines

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
 

Construction Document Production
• Assist in preparation and maintenance of residential construction drawings
• Incorporate redlines and revisions from architects and project managers
• Coordinate structural, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and fire sprinkler drawings
• Contribute to improvements in drafting standards, workflows, and documentation processes
 

Municipal Submittals & Permitting
• Prepare plan packages for municipal review
• Coordinate supporting documentation including structural calculations, soils reports, and energy reports
• Track revisions and resubmittals
 

Lot-Specific Plan Development
• Create lot-specific plans based on grading and site constraints
• Coordinate with construction teams to address field conditions
• Incorporate structural or design adjustments required for individual lots
 

Plan Maintenance & Revision Control
• Manage plan revision logs
• Issue updates to trade partners and internal teams
• Maintain drawing standards and documentation accuracy
 

Cross-Department Collaboration
• Coordinate with Sales and Design Studio regarding plan options and sales plans
• Support Product Development during new plan creation
• Provide drawings and documentation for marketing or sales materials

What Success Looks Like in This Role
 

Success in the Architectural Coordinator role is demonstrated through accuracy, coordination, and the ability to manage multiple plan sets and deadlines across several communities. The successful candidate will:
• Consistently produce accurate construction drawings and revisions that support efficient field construction.
• Ensure municipal submittals and permit packages are complete, organized, and submitted on schedule.
• Coordinate effectively with internal teams (Product Development, Construction, Sales, and Design Studio) and external partners including structural engineers and trade consultants.
• Maintain clear and organized revision logs and documentation, ensuring trade partners and internal teams always have the most current plans.
• Quickly incorporate redlines and field feedback to improve drawing accuracy and reduce
construction delays.
• Support the Architecture team in maintaining high-quality standards for Shea Homes construction documents across all communities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of drafting standards, processes, and workflows within the Architectural Department.
 

Shea Homes is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor.
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