Design Coordinator

Role & responsibilities

The Design Coordinator is responsible for managing and coordinating all architectural, interior design, structural, MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing), landscaping, and specialty consultant designs for hotel development projects. The role ensures that designs are fully integrated, compliant with hotel brand standards, technically feasible, cost-effective, and delivered within project timelines.

Key Responsibilities

Design Management & Coordination

• Coordinate design development activities across architects, interior designers, structural engineers, MEP consultants, and specialty consultants.
• Review design submissions for completeness, consistency, and compliance with project requirements.
• Ensure seamless integration of all design disciplines.
• Facilitate design coordination meetings and maintain action trackers.

Hotel Brand Compliance

• Ensure designs comply with hotel operator brand standards and guidelines.
• Coordinate reviews with hotel operators and management teams.
• Incorporate operational requirements into design development.

Design Review & Technical Evaluation

• Review drawings, specifications, and technical documents.
• Identify design clashes and coordinate resolution among consultants.
• Evaluate constructability, maintainability, and operational efficiency of proposed designs.
• Coordinate value engineering initiatives to optimize project costs.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Liaise with project management teams, consultants, contractors, hotel operators, and client representatives.
• Manage communication and approvals related to design submissions.
• Present design updates and progress reports to stakeholders.

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure designs comply with local building codes, fire & life safety requirements, accessibility standards, and statutory regulations.
• Coordinate submission of drawings for government approvals and permits.

Design Documentation Control

• Maintain design registers and drawing logs.
• Monitor design deliverables against project schedules.
• Ensure proper revision control and document management.

Construction Support

• Provide technical support during construction.
• Review RFIs (Requests for Information), shop drawings, material submissions, and mock-ups.
• Coordinate resolution of site-related design issues.
• Participate in site inspections and progress reviews.

Risk & Quality Management

• Identify design risks and implement mitigation plans.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards throughout the design process.
• Monitor consultant performance and design quality.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Interior Design, Construction Management, or related field.
• Master's Degree is an added advantage.
• Professional registration/licensure preferred.

Experience Requirements

• 5-10 years of experience in design coordination, architecture, engineering, or hospitality development projects.
• Experience in hotel, resort, mixed-use, luxury residential, or commercial projects preferred.
• Experience working with international hotel brands is an advantage.

Key Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

• Architectural and Interior Design Coordination
• MEP and Structural Design Understanding
• Reviewing Construction Drawings
• Building Codes and Regulatory Compliance
• Value Engineering
• Design Quality Control

Software Skills

• AutoCAD
• Revit / BIM
• Navisworks
• SketchUp
• MS Project
• Microsoft Office Suite

Behavioral Competencies

• Strong Communication Skills
• Stakeholder Management
• Problem Solving
• Attention to Detail
• Planning and Organization
• Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
• Team Collaboration

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Timely completion of design deliverables.
• Number of design clashes resolved before construction.
• Compliance with hotel brand standards.
• Accuracy and quality of design documentation.
• Reduction in construction-stage design changes.
• Timely statutory approvals.
• Stakeholder satisfaction with design coordination processes.

Preferred Hospitality Project Exposure

• Luxury Hotels
• Business Hotels
• Resorts
• Serviced Apartments
• Convention & Conference Centers
• Mixed-Use Hospitality Developments

J Hotels, Real Estate Development, Construction & Design Consulting