Architectural Coordinator (Residential Construction)

Employment Status:

Full Time

Pay Range:

Dept.:

Architectural

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.
EOE/M/F/D/V