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GFF · 5 months ago

Senior Project Coordinator, Retail

Dallas, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

6+ years exp

GFF is a dynamic, award-winning multi-disciplinary design firm based in Dallas, specializing in innovative Architecture, Interior Design, and Planning. They are seeking a skilled Senior Project Coordinator to lead retail projects from concept through project closeout, collaborating with integrated teams and ensuring innovative design solutions that meet client goals and sustainability standards.

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Responsibilities

Significantly contribute to architectural design phases for retail projects, ensuring innovative solutions that respond to client goals, firm design standards, site context, and market demands

Establish strong client relationships and serve as primary technical point of contact throughout the project lifecycle

Create successful design solutions for new and urban infill sites and mixed-use developments

Contribute to the development and oversight of project-specific sustainability strategies, including energy efficiency measures, materials selection, and healthy building standards

Coordinate full project teams including design architects, interior designers, structural engineers, MEP engineers, civil engineers, landscape architects, and other specialty consultants, fostering a cohesive collaboration across all design phases

Assist with technical execution of the project, including exterior envelope design, waterproofing, life-safety systems, vertical transportation, and code compliance

Assist with developing and editing project specifications to meet project requirements and industry standards

Contribute to managing project budgets, schedules, and resources effectively

Mentor junior staff and cultivate a collaborative work environment that values each team member’s contributions

Participate in business development efforts, contributing to proposals, interviews, and presentations

Collaborate with Technical Directors and Technical Principals to identify areas of improvement in project delivery standards, project management standards, and staff training programs

Qualification

Architectural designSustainable designRevitProject managementAutoCADLEED certificationConsultant coordinationBusiness softwareCommunicationTeam leadershipOrganizational skillsTime management

Required

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture from an accredited institution

Active architectural license in Texas preferred but not required

Minimum of 6-8 years of professional experience with at least 6 years focused on commercial and/or retail projects

Working knowledge of typical commercial building types (retail/restaurant/hospitality preferred), materials, systems and technical detailing, experience in all design/construction phases, experience in coordination of consultant engineering work required (civil, structural, MEP, Landscape)

Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Architectural Desktop (ADT) and visualization tools (Rhino, etc.)

Experience with sustainable design practices and LEED or other green building certification programs

Experience implementing sustainable building strategies such as building site orientation, appropriate glazing, high-performance building envelope design, efficient equipment selection, and solar energy systems

Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to clearly articulate design concepts to diverse audiences

Excellent project management abilities, including team leadership, consultant coordination, and budget/schedule management

Excellent organizational and time management skills for multiple project assignments and considerable autonomy

Working knowledge of standard business software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) required. MS Project proficiency a plus

Thorough understanding of commercial building types (retail, restaurant, and hospitality preferred), regional construction methods, materials, and detailing specific to retail construction