Design Coordinator

Description

Reporting to the Director of Design, the Design Coordinator will manage the Airport Improvement Request (AIR) submittal process. Responsibilities include intake of forms, conducting reviews, compiling comments, responding to submittals, coordinating site visits, and facilitating design collaboration. The role also provides project coordination for architectural and civil construction projects as workload permits.

• Assists the Project Manager (PM)/Construction Manager (CM) in maintaining project files for all required administrative items.
• Assists the PM/CM to coordinate between designers, contractors and other stakeholders, including scheduling meetings, developing meeting agenda and minutes, and following up on action items.
• Coordinates with end-users to ensure required functions of projects are accurate.
• Primary point of contact with tenants and the AIR review process.
• Tracks and distributes all AIR submittals and maintains AIR Database.
• Maintains updates to AIR manual and design and construction guidelines.
• Performs preliminary reviews of projects, including adherence to AIR design and construction guidelines.
• Provides information and responses to inquiries from contractors, tenants, MNAA departments, consultants, and other regulatory agencies.
• Capital Improvement project sheets, data collection, management, and tracking, and other related project coordination items
• Assists with recommendations and suggestions on design related problems.
• Coordinate with reviewers to ensure all reviews are completed on time
• Coordinates discipline specific reviews (architectural, civil, etc) for all AIR submittals.
• Reports, maintains, and updates project reporting and database throughout tenant project and project closeout.
• Coordination of daily aspects of the project with internal and external stakeholders.
• Provides recommendations and suggestions on project-related problems.
• Supports MNAA's commitment to its culture and values, including Respect, Integrity, Service and Excellence (RISE).
• Follows all safety regulations.
• Maintains regular and on-time attendance.

Requirements

Applicants must hold at least a bachelor’s degree and have 5‑10 years of engineering, architectural, construction, or project‑controls experience. Advanced degrees, a bachelor’s in a related field, or PMP certification are preferred and can strengthen an application.

• Ten (10) year background check, including criminal history check, motor vehicle check, pre-employment drug screen and breath alcohol test
• Review and be familiar with project plan drawings and specifications.
• Construction Practices: Knowledge of construction practices, specifications and plans, and site development.
• Data Entry and Retrieval: Skill in quickly and accurately entering data into and retrieving data from computer applications.
• Data Processing: Skill in interpreting, defining, analyzing, and presenting data from various sources.
• Driving: Skill in operating a motor vehicle.
• Communication: Skill in communicating effectively at all levels of the organization and with stakeholders, both orally and in writing.
• Managing Workload: Skill in organizing and prioritizing work, handling multiple responsibilities, and meeting deadlines.
• Microsoft Windows: Skill in using the Microsoft Windows operating system.
• Microsoft Office: Skill in using Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Relationship Building: Skill in establishing and maintaining effective and professional working relationships with others.
• Reporting: Skill in preparing and producing timely and accurate oral and written reports.
• Written Comprehension: Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Written Expression: Ability to use words and sentences in writing so others will understand.
• Learning: Displays a willingness to quickly acquire knowledge relevant to the job.
• Attention to Detail: Is careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
• Bachelor's degree.
• 5-10 years engineering, architectural, construction, or project controls experience.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, or construction technology/management or Master's level degree.
• 10 years of engineering, architectural or construction experience
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

Benefits

The position offers an hourly rate ranging from $27.88 to $47.98, with the final offer based on relevant skills and experience. A comprehensive benefits package includes deferred compensation plans, educational assistance, health and dental coverage, paid holidays, and various leave options. Candidates must complete a ten‑year background check and onboarding process before starting.

• Deferred compensation plans
• Educational Assistance
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability Insurance
• Health Screenings
• Paid Holidays
• Annual/Bereavement/Military Leave

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance